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State Employment Labor and Training Grants

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Industry Sector Grants
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Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Michigan Industry-Driven Skills Training Program - Maritime Equipment and Instructor Expansion
$750,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan community colleges for acquiring maritime training equipment, upgrading facilities, and developing qualified instructors to meet workforce demands in the maritime and shipbuilding industries.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in New York State to implement training programs that improve workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
VDF Large Grant Program
$150,000
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver essential services and programs to improve the well-being of Arizona Veterans and their families, addressing various social determinants of health.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program
$400,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2026

This program provides financial support and resources to teams of first-time entrepreneurs in New Jersey, helping them transition from existing jobs to develop innovative startups while addressing market gaps for underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rural Economic Development Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affars
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to small rural municipalities and counties in Colorado to help them create jobs and strengthen their local economies through various development projects and initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Firefighter Training Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Wisconsin fire departments and educational institutions to develop training initiatives that engage youth in firefighting and emergency response careers.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program
$750,000
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
Transit Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides fare media to nonprofit and governmental organizations that assist individuals with urgent transportation needs, helping them access essential services while they enroll in a discounted fare program.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Economic Growth Grant
$10,000
Wyoming Business Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant funds collaborative Wyoming economic development projects, infrastructure, studies, consulting, and related capacity-building activities that improve local business conditions and community opportunity.

Community Development
City or township governments
Shoring Up to Sustainability Initiative
$3,000,000
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This initiative provides funding to South Carolina-based healthcare providers and organizations serving rural communities to enhance facilities, improve workforce sustainability, and offer training programs aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems.

Health
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts nonprofits with a strong track record in delivering quality programming and stable administration, enabling them to enhance their operations and cultural contributions.

Arts
City or township governments
Film and TV Workforce Training Program
$180,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois that provide workforce training programs to develop a skilled and diverse film and television production workforce, focusing on entry-level positions for high school graduates and equivalent qualifications.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16 to 25 in New Jersey, helping them reengage in education and career preparation through a structured program that includes academic instruction, community service, and transitional support.

Youth
Nonprofits
Advanced Manufacturing Grant
$750,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois community colleges for developing and expanding advanced manufacturing programs that meet industry needs and enhance workforce skills.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education