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Grants for Small businesses - Employment Labor and Training

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State ScaleUp Grants
$49,999
Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to employers and apprenticeship sponsors in Colorado to develop or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs, helping to create a skilled and diverse workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Research Grant
Contact for amount
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Kauffman)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Woods Charitable Fund Grant
$10,000
Woods Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focus on enhancing social equity and quality of life through initiatives in arts, community development, education, and human services, with a special emphasis on supporting refugees and immigrants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
$3,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in New York State to improve training facilities and resources for workforce development in high-demand industries, ensuring better job placement and equitable access to employment opportunities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Santa Cruz Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, that are dedicated to charitable work benefiting the local community.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Robust Retail Citywide Grants
$10,000
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

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Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
$25,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local businesses and nonprofits in Boulder County, Colorado, to enhance the local food system through education, infrastructure improvements, processing innovations, and support for frontline farm workers.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
FAIME Award Nominations
Contact for amount
Loudoun County Disability Services Board
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award recognizes Loudoun County organizations and businesses that excel in creating inclusive workplaces and promoting equitable employment practices for individuals with disabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Fund
$3,000
Regional Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Northern New Mexico to help them grow, diversify revenue, and create jobs through critical purchases and services.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Employer Grants
$500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding supports Idaho businesses in expanding their workforce and retraining employees to meet economic growth needs, ultimately fostering job creation and skill development.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
High Road Training Partnerships 2024-25 Healthcare Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in California for projects that enhance workforce training, improve job quality, and promote economic equity and climate resilience.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Supplier Diversity Partnership Grant
$250,000
Small Business Funders Collective
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York City that are working to improve procurement access and capacity for small businesses owned by historically excluded groups.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Housing Operations and Program Services Grant
Contact for amount
City of Charlottesville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides operational funding to nonprofit organizations and service providers in Charlottesville to deliver housing-related services that stabilize vulnerable populations at risk of homelessness.

Housing
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
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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
Accelerate STEAM Education: The GM Challenge
$250,000
General Motors and MIT Solve
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative initiatives that expand access to STEAM education and improve career pathways for diverse learners in the U.S., particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Education
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