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

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The Daniel Gerber, Sr. Medallion Scholarship
$11,500
The Gerber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors from Newaygo County, Michigan, with strong academic records who are pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.

Education
Independent school districts
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Capital Reporting Fellowship for new capital Journalists
$9,600
States Newsroom
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This fellowship provides aspiring journalists with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government coverage while receiving financial support and professional development.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
$1,200,000
South Dakota Department of Education (SD DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and community organizations to create after-school programs that support academic enrichment and personal development for students in high-poverty areas.

Education
Independent school districts
One Nevada Program
Contact for amount
Douglas County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Douglas County, Nevada, to implement projects that combat the local impacts of the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Health
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative community projects in north-central and northwest Kansas that enhance education, healthcare, social services, the environment, arts, and community beautification, with a focus on strong community involvement and volunteerism.

Education
Nonprofits
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
New Jersey Film Works Grant Program
$750,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey to develop training and workforce development initiatives in the film and digital media sectors, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Opportunity Partnership Grant
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help displaced workers in New Jersey gain industry-recognized credentials for in-demand jobs paying at least $18 per hour.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations in Montgomery County for community-engaging projects and capacity-building initiatives.

Arts
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
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
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
Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program
$12,500
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

Health
Nonprofits
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to New Jersey employers for training their current employees, focusing on enhancing skills and improving job retention and advancement.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
​​​​​​​​​​​Whole Family Services in Communities
$15,000,000
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides $15 million annually to a nonprofit organization in Kansas to deliver comprehensive services that strengthen families, reduce intergenerational poverty, and enhance child welfare through case management, employment support, and financial education.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
$500,000
Urban Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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