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State Workforce Development Grants

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Innovative Bridge and Transition Program Grant
$9,300,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create innovative programs helping individuals aged 16 and older, particularly those with limited skills or disabilities, transition smoothly from education to high-demand employment.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Illinois-based for-profit companies for employee training programs that enhance skills in key industries like advanced manufacturing and clean energy.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Ohio Work Ready Grant
$6,000
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Ohio residents pursuing postsecondary credentials in high-demand fields, particularly in advanced manufacturing and technical areas, to help strengthen the state's workforce.

Workforce Development
Individuals
GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants
$650,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in Massachusetts to develop and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand industries, such as healthcare and early childhood education, without using funds for apprentice wages.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Virginia to develop strategic plans and innovative programs that strengthen agriculture and forestry sectors within their economic development strategies.

Agriculture
County governments
Veterans Retraining Grant
$6,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin veterans who are recently unemployed or underemployed, helping them access retraining opportunities to reenter the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Economic Development - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$750,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides loans to Kansas cities and counties to support business projects that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals, with a portion of the loan potentially forgivable upon successful project completion.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)
$5,000,000
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local Sheriff's Offices in Florida for covering the costs associated with training deputy sheriff trainees enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to community organizations that offer education and job training in clean energy for individuals in Illinois prisons who are nearing their release, helping them successfully reintegrate into society and the workforce.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding and support to small, community-based contractors in Illinois to help them overcome barriers and participate in the clean energy economy.

Energy
Nonprofits
DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program
$4,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for tree planting projects in public spaces across Michigan, aimed at enhancing community engagement, environmental sustainability, and tree diversity.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
SOI 1275 New York Statewide Fatherhood Engagement
$10,000
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in New York State to help fathers and father figures strengthen their relationships with their children and access resources that promote family stability and child well-being.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grants
$1,000
North Carolina Arts Council (Department of Natural and Cultural Resources)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to individual artists in eastern North Carolina to help them develop their skills, create new work, and enhance their professional practices.

Arts
Individuals
Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides federal financial aid to eligible institutions in Tennessee for short-term workforce training programs that equip individuals with in-demand skills for high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rev Up EV Initiative: Curriculum and Student Success Grant Program
$350,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois community colleges in developing electric vehicle education programs and providing student support services to enhance workforce readiness in the green economy.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Housing Grant Program
$6,000,000
Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Agency (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding for housing development and rehabilitation projects in Minnesota communities affected by mining, prioritizing collaborative efforts that address local housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance
Contact for amount
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides free educational resources to support social equity cannabis businesses in Colorado, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grant Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that enhance wildfire resilience through cultural practices, ecological management, and community safety initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Computer Science Teacher Credential Grant
$15,000
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This program provides funding to Georgia school districts and charter schools to enhance computer science teacher training and certification, ensuring students have access to quality computer science education.

Education
Independent school districts