Grants for Special district governments - Employment Labor and Training

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, enhancing their independence and quality of life through recreational activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities in New York to develop and enhance workforce training programs in agriculture and food systems, addressing labor shortages and preparing individuals for careers in these industries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed to support not-for-profit organizations and government agencies in New York State that develop and implement digital learning tools and training related to public health issues, particularly in the areas of HIV, STIs, and health equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement and government agencies in Maryland for community-focused programs that enhance public safety and foster positive relationships between police and residents, particularly youth.

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to help individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities after incarceration, with a focus on reducing recidivism.

This grant provides funding to organizations in New York State to establish regional training centers that will deliver education and support for health providers addressing HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and substance use disorders, particularly for marginalized communities.

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

This grant provides funding to Illinois counties and judicial circuits to implement community-based programs that divert individuals with probation-eligible offenses from incarceration, promoting rehabilitation and public safety.

This program provides funding to Nebraska counties, cities, and villages for energy efficiency projects that reduce energy use and promote sustainable practices.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting hazards like vessel disasters and onboard injuries.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to promote digital equity and improve access to technology for underserved populations, including low-income households, seniors, veterans, and rural residents.

This funding provides states and outlying areas with resources to enhance job training and employment services for adults, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment.

This funding initiative provides technical assistance and support to organizations that help high-barrier populations, such as youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, improve their workforce readiness and economic mobility in California.

This funding opportunity provides California libraries and library-focused non-profits with financial support to develop innovative community projects that address local needs and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The purpose of this program is to support projects that will treat invasive plant infestations that threaten forested, woodland, or rangeland areas. The theme for the FY 2024 funding cycle is grasses and grasslands. Projects may occur on state, federal, tribal, and private lands in Arizona.  This program focuses on the prevention, control/removal, and eradication of invasive plants and aims to achieve the following objectives: Target and treat invasive plants that are capable of transforming native plant communities in forests, woodlands, deserts, or rangeland Assist in preventing fire and flooding, conserving water, and restoring habitat to wildlife Use an integrated weed management (IWM) approach when treating areas infested with invasive plants through the utilization of available tools, including manual, cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control methods Examples of eligible projects include: Control/removal or eradication of invasive plants Replacement of invasive plants with native plants through reseeding and planting Removal of woody invasive plant slash by mulching or grinding Examples of eligible costs include those in the following categories: Administrative labor Project labor Fringe benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Financial Notes: Match Notes: Applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total project costs via cash and/or in-kind contributions. Priority may be given to projects that provide a higher-than-required match amount, not to exceed 50 percent. Specifically allowable matching contributions include: Cash paid by award recipients In-kind expenses, including necessary costs incurred by award recipients or other organizations to support the project Volunteer hours at a reasonable rate Donated labor and/or equipment necessary to complete the specific project Physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Funding Notes: A total of $970,000 is available to support awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 through this program. Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Awards are expected to be issued in fall and winter 2024/2025. Specifically, award announcements are expected around October 2024. Proposed projects should be ready for implementation upon receipt of award and should be fully achievable within the prescribed award period. Projects must be considered shovel-ready. Funds may not be used for: Research and development projects Website, geographic information system (GIS), and database projects Projects that only include assessment activity and no related treatment of invasive plants Projects that include purchase of capital equipment valued at over $5,000 per item Expenses incurred prior to execution of a formal written agreement between the funding agency and the award recipient Reimbursement of physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Food or beverage purchases

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is aimed at developing a skilled workforce to support clean jobs in Illinois. The program, funded by the state, is anticipated to offer 13 awards with a total funding amount of $37,900,000. No specific award range is specified. The program is open for applications starting July 7, 2023, and will close on June 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Technical assistance for applicants is available, with a session scheduled for July 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM; registration link for the session is provided in the original document.