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FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
$1,500,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Maryland businesses and organizations focused on entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce development, and community enhancement to improve living standards and preserve cultural heritage.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Going PRO Talent Fund Grants
$50,000,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding is available for Michigan businesses to train and upskill their workforce, helping to close the skills gap and support industry-recognized credentialing.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
McMurry Continuing Staff Education Grant
$2,000
Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
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 women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Placemaking Grant Program
$15,000
Metro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey employers and organizations to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand sectors, promoting economic mobility and inclusion for underrepresented populations.

Workforce Development
State governments
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Grants
$2,500
Lifeline Grants Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in five Michigan counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for marginalized communities, with grants available for operational costs, educational events, and DEI training.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting
$85,000
Spencer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and resources for journalists and educators to create impactful long-form journalism projects that enhance public understanding of education.

Education
City or township governments
Private Landowner Protection, Resilience, and Restoration Assistance (PRRA) Grant Program
$500,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, non-profits, tribes, and educational institutions for collaborative forest restoration projects on private lands in Idaho, focusing on wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem improvement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
$850,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish a center that will improve the sharing and application of research on rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, particularly those recovering from burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$80,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public-serving organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties through various charitable activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW)
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support high school juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth in New Jersey as they transition into high-skill, high-wage employment through career exploration, training, and partnerships with apprenticeship sponsors.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
STEG Small Research Grants
$25,000
Centre for Economic Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects focused on structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, particularly addressing issues like gender, inequality, and the impact of technology on labor markets.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Economic Prosperity and Housing grant
$400,000
City of Vancouver (Housing Program)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Vancouver, Washington, to develop new or enhanced services that help reduce poverty, prevent homelessness, and improve housing stability for low-income individuals and families.

Housing
Nonprofits
Healthy Food Financing Fund
$150,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) -Research
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to minority-serving institutions to conduct research that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities and enhances the institutions' research capabilities.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
AI Models Innovation Challenge
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides up to $1 million to non-profit organizations and academic institutions in Massachusetts to develop innovative AI models that address specific industry needs, with a focus on collaboration and public benefit.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits