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State Workforce Development Grants

Explore 909 grant opportunities

The Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund (COF)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Virginia to attract and secure significant business investments and job creation by offsetting project-related costs for companies competing with other states or countries.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations focused on job training for underserved populations in the clean energy sector, promoting equitable workforce development and partnerships with industry employers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program
$125,000
Maine Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural high schools and community organizations in Maine to create programs that help students explore and prepare for careers in healthcare.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) - Video Game Projects
Contact for amount
Texas Film Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This program provides financial incentives to video game developers who spend at least $100,000 in Texas, ensuring that a significant portion of their production and workforce is based in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)
$300,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in planning community-led initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve health and economic conditions in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Grant Program
$700,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities in northeastern Minnesota to develop workforce training and career awareness initiatives that address local industry skill gaps and workforce shortages.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
$5,000
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This state-funded program provides need-based financial assistance to Ohio residents pursuing postsecondary education, helping to reduce tuition and fees for eligible students in approved institutions.

Education
Individuals
Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Iowa public and accredited nonpublic school districts in reimbursing educators for costs related to obtaining computer science endorsements, enhancing their capacity to deliver high-quality computer science instruction.

Education
Independent school districts
Child Care Support Centers
$3,125,000
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit Child Care Resource and Referral agencies in New York State to establish regional centers that recruit and train substitute caregivers, addressing workforce shortages in child care programs.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance New York's port infrastructure and logistics capabilities to support the growth of the offshore wind industry, targeting projects that promote economic development and workforce training.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nebraska Production Animal Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
$150,000
Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to newly trained veterinarians who commit to practicing in rural Nebraska, addressing the shortage of production animal veterinarians in underserved areas.

Agriculture
Individuals
Targeted Federal Match Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Mexico Economic Development Department Technology and Innovation Office (TIO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides funding to New Mexico public entities and businesses to help them secure federal grants for innovative projects in key technology sectors like aerospace, biosciences, and clean energy.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa Program
$250,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to Iowa advanced manufacturing employers for developing training programs that enhance the skills of their workforce and address industry-specific skill gaps.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to foster collaboration between Pennsylvania businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions to enhance infrastructure and technology, ultimately creating high-paying technical jobs and improving the state's economic competitiveness.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund
$250,000
Maine State Workforce Development Board (SWDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to Maine employers in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors for training their workforce, helping to enhance skills and increase job opportunities in these industries.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Skills Development Fund
$500,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding for workforce training initiatives that enhance the skills and earning potential of employees in Texas by supporting customized training solutions developed in partnership with educational institutions and businesses.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Buprenorphine Training Grant Program
$10,000
Maryland Office of Overdose Response (MOOR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to Maryland county governments for training paramedics in the administration of buprenorphine to improve emergency response to opioid overdoses and facilitate access to treatment services.

Health
County governments
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits