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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
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to community-based news organizations in western Iowa to enhance local journalism and ensure residents have access to accurate and engaging news coverage.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiatives: School Based Nutrition Market Grant Program
$1,825,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 21, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the District of Columbia to establish school-based and summer nutrition markets that provide fresh produce and pantry items to low-income families and children, addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Students and Young Adult Equity Workforce Climate Service Corps Grants
$375,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that create job training programs in clean energy for young adults aged 18–24, especially those from underserved communities in Massachusetts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program
$297,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Contact for amount
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

Education
Nonprofits
SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job training and educational services to low-income adults in Nebraska, particularly those receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits, to help them secure stable employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support expansion, job creation, and economic development initiatives.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
North Dakota Technical Skills Training Grant
$6,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 8, 2024

This funding supports program providers and employers in creating or expanding training programs for displaced workers, focusing on new skills development, staff upskilling, and workforce automation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores Grant Program
$750,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to for-profit and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods by transforming corner stores into healthier retail environments.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grants
$800,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to underrepresented businesses in Massachusetts, particularly Minority- and Women-owned enterprises, to help them overcome barriers and thrive in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
TechAccess: AI-Ready America
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This initiative provides funding to state and territory organizations to develop AI readiness and deployment strategies, fostering collaboration among education, workforce, and industry stakeholders to enhance local economies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education