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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Adult Program Services Grant
$232,962
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Montana that deliver workforce development services aimed at helping adults, particularly those facing employment barriers, to gain skills, secure jobs, and achieve long-term career success.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Program
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Illinois companies for employee training in strategic sectors to enhance workforce skills, productivity, and economic competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Skills for Small Business Program
$2,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Texas for training new and existing employees to enhance their skills and improve productivity.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Perkins Special Projects Grants
Contact for amount
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Washington State community and technical colleges in launching innovative projects that enhance career and technical education, particularly for underserved populations.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Economic Development Program (EDP)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Industrial Infrastructure
$2,000,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri to develop essential public infrastructure that supports the growth and retention of industrial businesses, creating jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
$948,000,000
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

Science and Technology
State governments
Veterans Employment Grant
$5,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Wisconsin employers who hire and retain disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, rewarding them for maintaining employment over a full year.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV)
$7,000,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for careers in electric vehicle repair, maintenance, and related services, with a focus on benefiting residents of Disadvantaged Communities in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Georgia FAST Grant
$2,450
Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Georgia-based small businesses focused on developing innovative technologies, helping them enhance their proposals for federal research grants.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Veterans Retraining Grant
$6,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin veterans who are recently unemployed or underemployed, helping them access retraining opportunities to reenter the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education Pathways Design and Planning Grant
$200,000
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This grant provides funding to Texas public two-year colleges to design and plan career and technical education pathways that lead to valuable workforce credentials in high-demand fields.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development Fund
$400,000
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama communities for infrastructure projects that create or retain jobs, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program
$297,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits