State Workforce Development Grants

The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in historically disadvantaged communities. With an estimated total program funding of $25.5 million, the program offers grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. These grants are designed to support equity investment eligible communities, provide on-the-job training, and facilitate the development of projects that benefit low-income households and community-based businesses. The program encourages projects that generate or save energy, with a significant focus on involving equity eligible contractors and workforce from CEJA or FEJA programs. Applicants are encouraged to leverage other funding sources to enhance cost-effectiveness and project impact.

This funding is designed to assist state and local governments in covering necessary expenses related to the COVID-19 public health emergency that were not included in their previous budgets.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to peer-run nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to establish and sustain community-based recovery centers that offer peer-led support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa businesses with at least 75 employees to develop or expand child care facilities, particularly in high-demand areas, to help address local child care shortages.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

This program provides financial support to small agribusinesses in urban areas of Missouri for projects that enhance infrastructure, improve local food systems, and promote sustainable urban agriculture.

This program provides financial assistance to cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts, specifically targeting pre-licensed businesses and licensed establishments owned by individuals from social equity backgrounds, to support their entry, operational needs, and growth in the cannabis industry.

This program provides funding to California's local governments to develop and support housing projects and services for low- to moderate-income households, particularly those at risk of homelessness.

This program provides flexible funding to Ohio arts and cultural organizations of all sizes to support high-quality artistic experiences for the community.

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies that help low-income individuals and families improve their living conditions and access essential services.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between high schools, postsecondary institutions, and STEM employers in Nevada to develop training programs that prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide job skills training and employment pathways for justice-involved youth at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center in Washington, D.C.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

This grant provides funding to California-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to enhance school leadership through professional development and support for principals and school leaders across the state.

This funding initiative provides financial support for the development of a floating offshore wind terminal at the Port of Long Beach, aimed at boosting California's renewable energy efforts and creating thousands of jobs in the green sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa healthcare employers to develop training programs that create new pathways for workers in high-demand healthcare jobs.

This program provides funding to support projects that promote business retention, expansion, and attraction by marketing the state as an investment destination and highlighting regional assets.

The Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program is a grant aimed at enhancing Illinois' bioprocessing sector by funding the development of infrastructure, capital equipment, technical staff, and providing affordable access to facilities for businesses and students.

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to implement solar energy projects that benefit low-income households by reducing their energy costs and promoting equitable access to clean energy solutions.