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State Workforce Development Grants

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Women in Commercial Driver’s License Training Grant 2025
$300,000
Maine Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that train women for Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Maine, aiming to increase their participation in the transportation and construction workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Veteran Service Organization Grant
$175,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations that assist veterans and their families in navigating and securing federal benefits related to military service.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Weatherization Assistance Program
$407,678
Washington Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that provide training and technical assistance to improve energy efficiency for low-income households in Washington state.

Energy
Nonprofits
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 help small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois create structured internship programs and improve workforce training to address labor challenges.

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
Grant Matching Program
$1,000,000
Nevada Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance (OFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in Nevada to help them secure federal grants by covering up to fifty percent of the required non-federal match.

Capacity Building
County governments
Mentor Teacher Internship Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides funding to public school districts and BOCES in New York State to establish structured mentorship for new teachers, enhancing their skills and supporting their retention in the profession.

Education
Independent school districts
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
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
DSP Workforce Expansion in Excellence Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals working to expand and improve the workforce of Direct Support Professionals, addressing recruitment, training, and retention challenges while also tackling transportation barriers for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ohio.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
GME Strategic Plan Grant Program
$1,600,000
Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for healthcare organizations and consultants to develop a 10-year strategic plan that expands Graduate Medical Education in rural Utah, addressing physician shortages and improving healthcare access.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strong Libraries Mini Grant
$3,000
Oregon State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to libraries in Oregon to enhance their services and better meet community needs through projects focused on collections, community engagement, economic development, staff development, and technology.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Charter School Program Grant
$900,000
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to eligible charter schools and organizations in Texas for planning and implementing high-quality educational initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for disadvantaged students.

Education
Independent school districts