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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Employment Labor and Training

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FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
US 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
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID-CC)
$2,000,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions and partnerships to develop and enhance inclusive programs for students with intellectual disabilities, aiming to improve their educational and employment outcomes.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID)
$500,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to colleges and universities to create or improve inclusive programs that support students with intellectual disabilities in their transition to higher education, focusing on academic, social, and career development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Program Support Grants to National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
$5,500,000
US Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to four selected universities and colleges to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Grant
$1,000,000
US Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that train instructors to educate hazardous materials employees on safe handling and transportation practices.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
$500,000
US Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide training for local emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials in rail transportation, ensuring safety and preparedness in their communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for NIEHS Worker Training Programs Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$6,000,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement health and safety training programs for workers handling hazardous materials and waste.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions and organizations to conduct innovative research and develop advanced technologies that enhance intelligent network systems for various applications, including telemedicine and smart manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Employment Initiative
Contact for amount
Amity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for community organizations in Sacramento County to provide essential employment services to justice-involved youth with disabilities, helping them gain skills and secure meaningful jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance workforce development by offering hands-on learning opportunities in emerging technology fields for individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - STAR NET
$538,175
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance professional development and resources for early childhood educators and families serving young children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Black-Led Movement Fund 2025
$91,650
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots, Black-led organizations in the U.S. that focus on building community power and advocating for social justice issues affecting Black communities.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Anchorage Trail Care Grants
$2,500
The Alaska Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding supports organizations in the Anchorage Bowl area to maintain and construct non-paved public trails, enhancing accessibility and usability for outdoor enthusiasts.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wisconsin Fast Forward - Workforce Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaborative Grants
$20,000
Brookline Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative educational projects in Brookline, encouraging teamwork among educators across various disciplines and grade levels to enhance student learning.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
$75,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster cultural, educational, economic, and environmental collaboration between the United States and New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, targeting a diverse range of applicants including individuals, non-profits, and educational institutions.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth-Led Projects in North Carolina
$7,500
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Forsyth County, North Carolina, aimed at addressing community challenges and creating positive impacts for local youth.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for job training programs that help workers with IT backgrounds gain specialized skills in cybersecurity to meet the growing demand for high-skill positions in the field.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education