Grants for City or township governments - State

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in Illinois for the rehabilitation or replacement of structurally deficient bridges on public highways, ensuring safer transportation infrastructure.

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for projects that use green infrastructure to effectively manage and reduce stormwater, with a focus on helping financially distressed and rural communities.

This funding program provides low-interest loans to organizations and agencies in New Mexico for the preservation and rehabilitation of existing affordable multifamily housing at risk of losing its affordability.

This program provides funding to school districts and eligible organizations in Washington to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission vehicles and develop necessary infrastructure, while also supporting vocational training for clean transportation careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for developing conservation plans that protect endangered and at-risk species and their habitats.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Office of Adult Career Pathways (ACP), is offering the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant for State Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The ACP supports Minnesotans facing barriers to employment by funding workforce training, wrap-around services, and educational programs that prepare individuals for family-sustaining wages, with a focus on eliminating racial disparities and increasing access to high-growth, high-wage jobs. This competitive grant program aims to encourage and assist women in entering high-wage, high-demand, and nontraditional occupations, particularly in skilled trades and STEM fields, thereby increasing representation and economic security for women. Funding totals $1.5 million statewide, with applicants eligible for up to $125,000 per year, or $250,000 total over the two-year period. Awards will be evenly split between SFY 2026 and SFY 2027. Funding must support activities aligned with WESA objectives, including recruitment, preparation, placement, and retention of women in nontraditional occupations; training and education; innovative outreach to girls and women; employer incentives; technical assistance; and supportive services such as childcare and transportation. Target populations include women of color, girls of color aged 16–17, women over 50, and low-income women, with priority given to programs serving women of color. Programs must focus on occupations meeting Minnesota’s high-wage, high-demand criteria or U.S. Department of Labor definitions for nontraditional careers for women. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, employers, labor unions, business or trade associations with 501(c)(6) status, secondary and postsecondary institutions, workforce and economic development agencies, registered apprenticeship programs, and state, local, or Tribal governments. All applicants must have a Minnesota physical location open to the public, be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State, and—if nonprofit—hold a recognized tax-exempt designation and be in good standing with the IRS. Each organization may submit one proposal as primary grantee but may partner on other proposals. Applicants must be able to comply with DEED administrative requirements, use Workforce One for participant tracking, and follow applicable state and federal regulations. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF via email to ACPgrants.deed@state.mn.us with the subject “WESA Application – [organization name].” The deadline is 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Required forms include the cover sheet, narrative responses, work plan, budget, partnership chart and letters of support, conflict of interest disclosures, unemployment insurance account consent, nonprofit financial documents if applicable, and other attestations. Questions must be submitted in writing to Sarah Lee at sarah.lee@state.mn.us by August 21, 2025. DEED hosted an informational webinar on July 16, 2025, and recorded technical assistance sessions are available online. Proposals will be scored on a 100-point scale across seven categories: organizational capacity and experience, program description, implementation work plan, outreach and engagement, partnerships, performance and evaluation, and budget capacity. Reviewers will include DEED staff and community experts in workforce development, education, and relevant industries. Awards are expected to be announced October 8, 2025, with the grant term running from the date of execution through June 30, 2027. Grantees are expected to participate in onboarding, quarterly engagement sessions, evaluation activities, and monitoring visits, and to submit regular performance and financial reports. DEED may offer partial awards to ensure equitable geographic and community distribution of funding. Performance metrics will include job placements, wages, retention, and credential attainment. The grant also carries administrative requirements such as competitive procurement for large purchases, compliance with affirmative action and non-discrimination laws, and retention of records for at least six years. Contact Sarah Lee, ACP Program Coordinator, at sarah.lee@state.mn.us or 651-259-7307 for further information.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin agencies operating deflection programs that connect individuals with substance use issues to treatment and recovery services through innovative technology solutions.

This program provides funding to government and non-government entities in Tennessee to replace or upgrade older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives, helping to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.

This grant provides funding to enhance telehealth services and digital infrastructure for rural and Tribal communities in Arizona, aiming to improve healthcare access and coordination for underserved populations.

This program provides financial support to clean energy employers in New York State to help them hire interns, giving students and recent graduates valuable paid experience in the clean energy sector.

This grant provides funding to various organizations and entities in California to promote innovation and sustainability in the forest products industry, supporting projects that enhance wood utilization and address workforce gaps.

This grant provides funding to organizations in rural Michigan to support experienced social workers in supervising Limited Licensed Master Social Workers, enhancing the availability and quality of mental health services in underserved areas.

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

This program provides funding to transit agencies in Washington State for projects that promote the use of zero-emission vehicles and sustainable infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions in public transportation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and implementation of a self-defense training program specifically designed to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enhancing their safety skills and confidence.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Ohio to provide essential services and resources to fathers facing various challenges, with the goal of improving child well-being and family stability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Montana's local governments and tribal agencies to improve their preparedness and response capabilities for hazardous materials transportation incidents through training, planning, and exercises.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Virginia localities with police departments to enhance public safety services while ensuring compliance with state training and reporting requirements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help low-income older adults in New York maintain their independence and safety at home through health services and home modifications.

This program provides funding to Iowa government entities to develop and implement digital projects that improve public access to government services and information.