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State Workforce Development Grants

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Internship & Workforce Upskilling Program for Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois by developing structured internship programs and workforce training resources.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities in Illinois for acquiring less lethal tools and training to improve law enforcement practices and enhance public safety.

Safety
County governments
Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials Response and Firefighting Equipment Grant
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to Washington-based public entities to improve their emergency response capabilities for oil spills and hazardous materials incidents through the purchase of specialized equipment and training.

Safety
City or township governments
Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,375,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a designated electric vehicle component manufacturer in McLean County, Illinois, to enhance their facilities and equipment for EV production.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado-based companies developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them overcome early-stage funding challenges and promote local economic growth.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Meat Education and Training Grant Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota schools to develop or improve meat cutting and butchery training programs for students in grades 6 through 12, enhancing vocational education and career readiness in the meat processing industry.

Workforce Development
Private institutions of higher education
Perkins Non-Traditional Employment and Training Grant
$100,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to Washington state community and technical colleges to increase enrollment and success rates for students in non-traditional career fields, particularly those where one gender represents less than 25% of the workforce.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Ohio Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant, Round 2
$5,000
Georgia Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Georgia paraprofessionals pursuing certification as teachers through a specific training program, helping cover their educational expenses.

Education
Independent school districts
OER Workforce Development & Collaborator Grant
$115,000
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Texas public colleges and universities in creating or improving free online course materials to replace expensive textbooks for high-demand workforce education programs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
$200,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations for collaborative workforce development projects that help low-income communities and vulnerable youth gain job skills and secure stable employment.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Health Care Workforce Incentive and Sustainability Model
$200,000
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Nebraska to develop sustainable career pathways in the healthcare sector for SNAP recipients in rural and underserved communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Employer Grants
$500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding supports Idaho businesses in expanding their workforce and retraining employees to meet economic growth needs, ultimately fostering job creation and skill development.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EmPower Massachusetts Grant Opportunities
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community organizations and partners in Massachusetts to develop and implement clean energy solutions that benefit low-income and underserved populations facing high energy burdens.

Energy
Nonprofits
CMP Long Term Care Staff Development
$13,500
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois to enhance staff training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief support, ultimately improving the quality of care for residents.

Health
County governments
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

Agriculture
Individuals
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Thriving Communities Program
$1,300,000
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This initiative provides recognition and competitive advantages to Iowa communities developing innovative housing strategies, helping them attract investment and improve housing options for residents.

Housing
City or township governments