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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
Energy Impact on Wyoming Economy Study
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for a comprehensive economic impact study of Wyoming's energy industry, targeting researchers, universities, government entities, and private industry capable of analyzing both fossil fuels and renewable energy sectors.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
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
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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
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
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Artist Springboard Grant
$1,500
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $1,500 to emerging and developing artists in Maine to support their creative projects and professional growth.

Arts
Individuals
Promoting Internet Needs of New Mexicans (PINON) Grant
$500,000
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Mexico organizations working to improve digital access and skills for vulnerable populations, including low-income households, seniors, and rural residents.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program 2026-2027
$250,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Virginia to implement or enhance programs that reduce firearm violence through prevention and intervention strategies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship Small Business Grants
$7,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides $7,000 one-time awards to small businesses in Kansas with fewer than 25 employees to help register new apprentices in high-demand fields, supporting workforce development and business succession planning.

Workforce Development
Small businesses