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Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement agencies in Maryland to improve recruitment and retention efforts, focusing on innovative strategies to build a diverse and well-supported police workforce.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This program provides funding to Florida school districts and colleges to develop or expand career and technical education programs that prepare secondary students for industry certifications.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Adult Day Reporting Center Program (DRCE)
$270,000
Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to local government agencies in Maryland to establish or maintain centers that offer community-based services for non-violent individuals under supervision, helping them reintegrate and reduce recidivism.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Illinois to help low-income and underemployed individuals, including those with justice system involvement, gain education, training, and employment skills for sustainable self-sufficiency.

Education
Nonprofits
Accelerate Grant
$650,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports colleges and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective strategies to improve student success, reduce time to graduation, and close equity gaps.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award
$200,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to early-stage companies in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies to support their growth and operations in New Mexico.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
HVAC Heat Pump New Entrant Training Grant
$350,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community colleges, trade schools, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to develop training programs for new entrants into the HVAC workforce, focusing on heat pump technology, especially in rural areas.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grants
$47,091,838
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible adult education providers in Florida to develop and enhance programs that improve literacy, English language acquisition, and workforce readiness for adults, including those in correctional facilities.

Education
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
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