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Urban Agriculture Program
$100,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and experienced urban farmers to develop sustainable urban farming projects that improve food access and combat food insecurity in Massachusetts cities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Professional Pathways Program
$570,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to help highly skilled immigrants overcome barriers to employment and connect them with job opportunities in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Delaware County to improve job prospects for veterans and their eligible spouses by addressing employment barriers and offering comprehensive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Office of First Responder Wellness Grant Program – FY2026
$30,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to first responder agencies and nonprofit organizations in Virginia to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical wellness of current and retired first responders through training, programs, and therapeutic resources.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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

Not specified

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
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Going PRO Talent Fund
$3,500
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding is available for Michigan businesses to train and upskill their workforce, helping to close the skills gap and support industry-recognized credentialing.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program
$20,000
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support to Rhode Island agricultural businesses and nonprofits for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help reduce energy costs and promote sustainability.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Education on Residential Energy Efficiency and Electrification
$50,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and private enterprises engage low-income households and disadvantaged communities in learning about energy efficiency and electrification, while providing assistance in accessing related programs and incentives.

Education
Nonprofits
Local Economic Assistance and Development Support Program
$25,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, counties, and eligible community organizations in New Mexico for projects that create jobs, expand the tax base, and foster business development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Life Sciences Challenge Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to foster collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, academic institutions, and municipalities in Pennsylvania's life sciences sector to enhance economic resilience and innovation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NourishMD Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to food retailers in Maryland to improve access to healthy, fresh food in communities facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ATL-25008 SUD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
$350,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to hire vocational rehabilitation counselors who will help individuals in treatment and recovery from substance use disorder improve their employment outcomes and reintegrate into the community.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Grant
$200,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Colorado that are focused on training and employing crews for wildfire mitigation and forestry projects to reduce wildfire risks in high-priority areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Illinois Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This program provides financial support for eligible students to access short-term, career-focused training programs in Illinois that lead to high-demand jobs, using Pell Grant funding.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Perkins V Rural Innovation Career and Technical Education Program
$120,052
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This program provides funding to Florida public school districts and colleges in rural areas to enhance career and technical education, helping students develop skills for high-demand jobs.

Education
Independent school districts
High Road to Construction Careers Grant Program
$8,000,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support workforce development in California's construction sector, focusing on training underserved populations such as women, veterans, and justice-involved individuals for quality careers in public infrastructure projects.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Equipment Grant
$85,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania school districts and career and technical centers for purchasing or upgrading essential instructional equipment that enhances hands-on training in approved career and technical education programs, aligning with workforce needs.

Education
Independent school districts
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Dislocated Worker Program Services Grant
$589,857
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist dislocated workers in Montana with career services, training, and job placement to help them re-enter the labor market after job loss due to various circumstances.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits