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State Employment Labor and Training Grants

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Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Regional Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals in Recovery (RFA-ATL-25008)
$350,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to hire vocational rehabilitation counselors who will assist individuals in treatment or recovery from substance use disorders in finding and maintaining employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Service Integration and Innovation Grants
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Office of Employment and Training)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff on a new workforce development system, enhancing services for job seekers and aligning with federal workforce initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Base Enhancement Grant Program
$600,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, economic development groups, and local governments in North Dakota to enhance military readiness and community integration around Minot Air Force Base, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Fargo Air National Guard facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Supporting Postsecondary Achievement and Resources for Kentucky Students with Disabilities (SPARK) Grant
$75,000
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to Kentucky local school districts to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities through enhanced collaboration, family engagement, and effective transition assessments.

Education
Independent school districts
Equine Welfare Assistance Grants
$10,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency veterinary care, and shelter resources.

Agriculture
County governments
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in transportation construction, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
SIPA GovGrants Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to Colorado government entities for innovative technology projects that improve public services, particularly for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Work-Based Learning Leadership and Investment for Field Training (WBL-LIFT) Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to Iowa school districts to recruit and train educators for work-based learning programs, enhancing student access to career-focused experiences and improving workforce readiness.

Education
Independent school districts
Workforce Retention Funding for Critical Access Hospitals and Their Owned and Operated Clinics
$270,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Critical Access Hospitals and their clinics in North Dakota to improve workforce retention through various incentives and professional development initiatives.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Agricultural Workforce Development Program
$15,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado farms and agricultural businesses to hire and train interns, helping to develop a skilled workforce in the agricultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$500,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides financial support to adult education providers in Illinois to deliver integrated English language and civics education, helping English Language Learners gain skills for workforce participation and civic engagement.

Education
State governments
Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

Youth
City or township governments
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Teacher Residency Program Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to teacher preparation programs and their partners in Minnesota to design and expand residency and apprenticeship programs that strengthen the educator workforce pipeline.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Services Grant
$445,695
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations in Montana to deliver no-cost adult education and literacy services to individuals aged 16 and older who are not in school and need assistance with basic skills, secondary credentials, or English language learning.

Education
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grant Program
$2,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Dakota organizations and groups working to improve accessibility in arts programming and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

Arts
City or township governments