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

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Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0
$9,500,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations that support individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable employment through training, apprenticeships, and supportive services in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations and municipalities in Charleston to improve housing, economic opportunities, and community services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Indiana, for programs that support women and children in areas such as education, economic empowerment, health, and violence prevention.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

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
OVC FY25 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking
$950,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed services to minor victims of human trafficking, helping them recover and reintegrate into society.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State 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
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
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
YouthBuild 2025
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

Workforce Development
State 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
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
$948,000,000
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

Science and Technology
State governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Contact for amount
Colorado El Paso County Department of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low-to-moderate income residents in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Colorado.

Community Development
City or township governments
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Veterans Employment and Training Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help veterans facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness secure stable employment and access essential services tailored to their unique needs.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Law Enforcement Specialized Training
$350,000
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for specialized training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of certified law enforcement officers in Wisconsin.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
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
Graduate Medical Expansion Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico hospitals and educational institutions to develop and expand residency programs in primary care, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to address workforce shortages.

Health
Nonprofits
Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Delaware County to improve job prospects for veterans and their eligible spouses by addressing employment barriers and offering comprehensive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
McMurry Continuing Staff Education Grant
$2,000
Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals working or volunteering in public libraries across Wyoming to pursue professional development and continuing education in library-related fields.

Education
Individuals