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

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Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Grants
$300,000
National Urban League (NUL)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Go Big Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Excellence in Education Fund
$25,000
CenDel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational and workforce development programs in Kent County, Delaware, focusing on preparing underserved individuals for careers in critical sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.

Education
Nonprofits
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program - Round 4
$500,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey employers to help cover training costs for their current employees, promoting skill development and job retention.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
DEQ’s Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, and certain non-profits in Oklahoma for various solid waste management initiatives, including cleanup efforts and equipment purchases, to promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
City or township governments
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Atmore Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant
$3,000
Atmore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and organizations in Atmore to support projects that enhance community well-being across various areas such as education, health, and the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept (EPoC) Cycle 2
$75,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to researchers in Delaware to develop innovative ideas into marketable products or services, fostering the growth of new businesses and high-tech jobs in the state.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education and Workforce Training in South Carolina
$25,000
City of Hardeeville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce training centers, and nonprofits in Hardeeville and surrounding areas to improve educational quality and prepare residents for in-demand careers.

Education
Nonprofits
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 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to help veterans experiencing homelessness or transitioning from incarceration access employment services and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Fund
$25,000
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on scholarships for students, particularly in journalism, and initiatives that promote arts, education, and assistance for those in need.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
American Chemical Society Prepare CTP Seed Grant
$20,000
American Chemical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. community colleges in preparing and recruiting skilled technical workers for chemistry-related careers that do not require a bachelor's degree.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Poverty Initiative - Employment Barrier Fund
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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Texas Workforce Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support summer camps that engage Texas middle school students in hands-on coding experiences, fostering their interest in technology careers.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits