Grants for Nonprofits - State

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered plant species in Arizona.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois focused on promoting safe sleep practices to prevent sleep-related deaths among infants.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to establish regional Child Care Support Centers that will create and manage pools of substitute caregivers for licensed child care programs, helping to address staffing shortages and ensure reliable care for families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a diverse range of applicants, including businesses, nonprofits, and government entities, to enhance tree production, distribution, and workforce capacity, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience in New York State.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and agencies in Illinois to improve pediatric vaccination rates and address disparities in vaccine access and confidence, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nurse-based home visiting programs that aim to prevent child abuse and neglect by improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum families in underserved rural communities.

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in West Virginia that can create and manage innovative payment models for healthcare, focusing on improving health outcomes and addressing substance use disorders in rural communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Arizona to improve nutrition and physical activity access in underserved communities, focusing on sustainable changes and health equity for SNAP-eligible populations.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations in New York State to establish a specialized team that provides intensive mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-school district organizations in Illinois to create and enhance after school programs that offer academic and enrichment activities for students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver personalized and culturally sensitive transition services to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in underserved communities across Ohio, helping them successfully navigate the shift from school to adult life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York City to create safe community spaces that offer programs for youth and young adults, addressing the root causes of gun violence in high-risk neighborhoods.

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 grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

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.

This funding opportunity supports accredited residency programs in primary care fields to train new doctors in underserved areas, enhancing access to healthcare for communities in need.

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.