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State Workforce Development Grants

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CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Credentials to Careers Grant
$50,000
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Iowa school districts for developing and expanding Career and Technical Education programs that help students earn industry-recognized credentials, preparing them for high-demand careers.

Education
Independent school districts
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides funding to public postsecondary institutions and community colleges in New York State to improve career and technical education, helping students gain essential skills for high-demand jobs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to California local health departments and community-based nonprofits to deliver essential services that improve economic mobility, health, and reentry outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by past drug enforcement policies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Reimagine and Revitalize (R2) Program
$300,000
Connecticut Social Equity Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit community-based organizations in Connecticut that focus on economic development, reentry initiatives for justice-impacted individuals, and youth programming in areas affected by the War on Drugs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Special Projects Program - Community Resource Development Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to improve access to employment training and supportive services for low-income families and individuals facing economic challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opportunity Partnership Grant
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help displaced workers in New Jersey gain industry-recognized credentials for in-demand jobs paying at least $18 per hour.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly funded colleges and universities in Arkansas for transportation-related research and workforce development initiatives aimed at improving the state's transportation systems and workforce skills.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Utah Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program
$10,000
Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to licensed healthcare providers in rural Utah who serve as clinical preceptors for medical and advanced practice students, helping to address workforce shortages and enhance training opportunities in underserved areas.

Health
Individuals
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Transition and Financial Support Services Grant Program
$2,886,616
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Texas to help youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care achieve independence through essential services like education planning, job readiness, and housing assistance.

Youth
Nonprofits
Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urban and Community Forestry Grant
$100,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Idaho for projects that promote sustainable urban forestry practices in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Michigan AmeriCorps State Grants (Planning and Implementation)
$25,000
Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Michigan for developing and implementing AmeriCorps programs that engage members in direct service to improve communities and enhance volunteer capacity across various issues.

Community Development
State governments
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to promote technology innovation and create high-skill job opportunities across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Go Big Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Creative Asset Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to small- to mid-sized nonprofit creative organizations in Pennsylvania that contribute to the development of the state's creative sector through various artistic and cultural activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Program
$100,000
New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $5 million in funding for nonprofit organizations in New York State to support youth-focused initiatives that promote mental health, harm reduction, workforce development, and housing in communities affected by past drug policies.

Youth
Nonprofits