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

Explore 410 grant opportunities

Rural Cooperative Development Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to establish centers that support the development and growth of cooperatives in rural areas, enhancing economic conditions and job creation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Connected Communities Grants
$60,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in South Carolina's Midlands region for innovative projects that strengthen community connections and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, Wisconsin, to deliver essential relief and welfare services to individuals and families impacted by disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, to help underserved youth and families achieve educational success and overcome barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
$500,000
Urban Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to research and measure the skills and competencies that enhance economic mobility for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly focusing on late middle and high school experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Homes For Heroes
$750,000
Arizona Department of Veteransโ€™ Services (ADVS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver comprehensive housing solutions and supportive services for homeless Veterans in Arizona, focusing on immediate transitional housing and holistic care.

Housing
Nonprofits
Career Ready Early Scholars Program Grant
$140,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver hands-on career exploration programs during the summer for underserved youth aged 9 to 13 in Washington, D.C., focusing on high-demand industries and essential skills development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
$90,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research by colleges and universities in Washington, DC, to evaluate the effectiveness of youth employment and career readiness programs for young people aged 9 to 24.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants
$4,000
New Hampshire Volunteer NH (Volunteer NH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to enhance their volunteer programs and increase their capacity to recruit, train, and manage volunteers.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Small Building Re-tuning Workforce Development Program
$450,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare workers for energy efficiency jobs in small buildings, helping to meet upcoming energy performance standards in Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Promoting Resources and Opportunities for People with Autism and Fragile X and their Families Across the Lifespan
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to improve resources and services for individuals with autism and Fragile X syndrome, along with their families, throughout their lives.

Health
Nonprofits
Loudoun Impact Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties (CFLNFC) and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Aug 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Loudoun County to support programs that assist vulnerable children, people with disabilities, and older adults by addressing their basic needs and promoting health, education, and social support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for developing training and educational materials aimed at improving safety and health conditions in the mining industry, particularly for small and newly opened mines.

Safety
State governments
Adult Support Services Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota-based organizations that create or improve workforce development programs for low-income, underemployed, or unemployed adults, helping them gain skills for stable, well-paying jobs in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Placemaking Grant Program
$15,000
Metro
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in the Portland region to implement arts and culture initiatives that empower historically marginalized communities and strengthen local connections.

Arts
Nonprofits