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FY 2025 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated regional consortia that include educational institutions, government entities, and industry partners to advance critical technologies and foster economic growth in their areas.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)`
$10,000,000
U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 VDF Large Grants A.R.S. 41-608
$150,000
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver direct services to veterans and their families in Arizona, focusing on improving their quality of life by addressing key social determinants of health.

Health
City or township governments
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
$3,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in New York State for improving training facilities and equipment to better prepare individuals for high-demand jobs, particularly those serving marginalized communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Advancing the Future MedTech Workforce in Minnesota
$750,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between Minnesota educational institutions and MedTech businesses to develop training programs focused on AI and advanced technologies, enhancing workforce skills and job opportunities in the sector.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MLK Day of Service Mini Grant
$250
Virginia Service Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program
$5,000
Benton County
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides reimbursement funds to farmers in Benton County, Oregon, for implementing non-lethal methods to prevent wildlife conflicts and protect their crops and livestock.

Agriculture
County governments
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

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Education
County governments
Woman and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$1,500,000
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help women veterans and minority veterans in New Jersey gain skills and secure employment in the construction trades through training programs and supportive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Duke Energy Foundation’s Workforce Development Grant
$15,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky that provide training and educational programs to prepare individuals for careers in the energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance community living for people of all ages, particularly focusing on improving safety, health, connectivity, and economic security for older adults in Minnesota.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Career Navigation and Industry-Aligned Training Grant
$150,000
City of Boston (Office of Workforce Development)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Boston that provide job training and career navigation for residents, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to help them secure employment in the growing life sciences sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 28, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
Contact for amount
State of North Carolina
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This program provides cash incentives to companies that create jobs and invest in North Carolina, encouraging them to expand or establish facilities in the state.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This program provides job training and educational resources to help low-income adults, particularly those receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits, gain skills for stable employment and reduce reliance on public assistance.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01)
$975,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2022

This funding opportunity is designed to support research aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting areas such as vessel design, emergency equipment, and hazard detection.

Health
State governments
Transformation of Mental Health Care Program
$500,000
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (KTGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to academic researchers in the U.S. to develop innovative strategies for improving access to quality mental health care for children and adolescents, especially those from under-resourced or minoritized backgrounds.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts in the Schools Endowment Fund
$6,500
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County's Arts in the Schools Endowment Fund aims to provide consistent, stable funding for arts education in K-12 schools within Mendocino County, California, in perpetuity. This initiative directly aligns with the Foundation's mission to support and enhance community resources, specifically by fostering arts education as a vital component of K-12 schooling. The endowment model ensures a lasting impact, reflecting a long-term commitment to the cultural and educational enrichment of the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are K-12 students in Mendocino County schools, who will benefit from enhanced arts education opportunities. The program also targets professional artists by supporting their placement and work in classrooms. The impact goal is to provide high-quality arts education, ensuring that students have access to trained and professional artists. This approach seeks to cultivate artistic skills, creativity, and cultural appreciation among young learners. The program prioritizes selecting and placing artists in classrooms, as well as providing these artists with the necessary training and resources to deliver high-quality arts education. A key focus is on school-based arts programs, with individual artists required to apply through an organization, which could include educational institutions. This ensures a structured and institutional approach to implementing arts programs within the school system. Expected outcomes include a sustained increase in the availability and quality of arts education programs across Mendocino County schools. Measurable results could involve the number of schools participating, the number of students reached, and the number of professional artists engaged through the program. Ultimately, the Foundation's strategic priority is to establish a robust and enduring framework for arts education, thereby contributing to the holistic development of students and the cultural vitality of the community.

Arts
Nonprofits