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New York Workforce Development Grants

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Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Customized Employment Initiative
$350,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partners to improve customized employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities across New York State, promoting inclusive job opportunities and sustainable employment pathways.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Microenterprise Assistance Program
$35,000
City of Batavia (Batavia Development Corporation)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses with five or fewer employees in Batavia, focusing on supporting low-to-moderate income individuals and promoting job creation and economic development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Grant (Coaching for Excellence)
$125,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to school districts for hiring full-time instructional coaches to improve teaching quality and student outcomes in schools identified for comprehensive and targeted support.

Education
Independent school districts
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Grant (Instructional Systems)
$145,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated school districts in New York to enhance instructional practices and improve student outcomes through structured improvement programs and coaching initiatives.

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
Office for Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Technical Assistance Grant Program
$660,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to deliver free technical assistance services that help other nonprofits improve their operations, compliance, and ability to secure public funding.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV)
$600,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for careers in electric vehicle repair, maintenance, and related services, with a focus on benefiting residents of Disadvantaged Communities in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Charter-District School Collaborative Grant
$200,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between New York State charter schools and traditional public school districts to collaboratively improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students through targeted interventions and shared resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Collaborative Care Tech, Training, and Support
$150,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations with expertise in mental health to implement Collaborative Care for maternal mental health in primary care settings across New York, enhancing access to behavioral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Health
Nonprofits
Professional Pathways Program
$570,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to help highly skilled immigrants overcome barriers to employment and connect them with job opportunities in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants
$30,000,000
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2030

Date Added

May 29, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that offer job training and education services to help low-income individuals receiving SNAP benefits gain employment and achieve financial independence in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Change Makers Initiative
$200,000
Goldman Sachs
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific counties of New York, New Jersey, and Utah that focus on improving economic opportunities and community development for low- and moderate-income populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits
Career Pathways IV Program
$7,125,000
Off of Temp & Disability Assi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits