Grants for Special district governments - Employment Labor and Training

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve school meal preparation using New York State farm products, reduce food insecurity, and promote workforce development in the food industry for eligible non-profits, municipalities, school districts, and educational service boards.

This funding opportunity is designed to help educational institutions and non-profit organizations create and support high school robotics teams across Texas, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity for students with disabilities.

This grant provides funding to establish pilot Trauma Recovery Centers in Arizona to support underserved individuals and families who are survivors of violence and crime.

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey employers to help cover training costs for their current employees, promoting skill development and job retention.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide training that equips individuals with essential soft skills and job readiness competencies needed to succeed in the workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness in securing meaningful employment and reintegrating into the workforce.

This grant aims to fund the deployment of 50 Starlink units to enhance telecommunications and internet services in rural tribal areas, thereby improving veterans' access to employment, health, legal, and social services, with a detailed budget required outlining expenditure on each line item.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation Promise Grants, ranging from $1000 to $10,000, aim to support charitable organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois, that empower underserved populations, with a focus on projects related to healthcare, affordable housing, and enhancing quality of life.

The Virginia Department of Energy invites proposals for energy innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with grants to be awarded at its discretion. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Energy State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Virginia Power Innovation Fund and Program is for the purposes of research and development of innovative energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, and energy storage; and to award grants on a competitive basis from the Fund to support energy innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Power Innovation Program (the Program) is hereby established for the purpose of establishing a Virginia nuclear innovation hub from such funds as may be available from the Fund and awarding grants on a competitive basis from such funds as may be available from the Fund to support energy innovation. The Program shall be administered by the Department. In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause, including providing grants to support higher education research on advanced nuclear technologies and advanced reactor technologies, to fund nuclear energy workforce development programming, and to assist with site selection for future small modular reactor projects in Virginia. In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause. The Department shall oversee each grant awarded through the Program and ensure thorough reporting on each such grant. Funding Information Up to $3 million. $10,000-$1,000,000, pending available funds. Criteria Grant awards are made at the discretion of the Virginia Department of Energy and in determining grant amounts, the following criteria will be considered: return on investment impact on energy affordability, reliability, and clean energy goals in the Commonwealth capital investment utilization of research-based technologies For more information, visit Virginia Department of Energy.

This program provides financial support for specialized training in law enforcement and investigative techniques to eligible Maryland law enforcement agencies and offices.

The U.S. Mission to the UAE announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for organizations to submit proposals to implement the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in the UAE. The 14-month program will include a 46-month training and mentorship program to support at least 20 UAE-based, women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) build the knowledge, skills, and networks to expand market reach by taking advantage of the UAE entrepreneurship ecosystem and bilateral trade opportunities. Following the training period participants will have the opportunity to showcase successes at trade shows and policy summits AWE in UAE is a business training program (AWE) that provides UAE-based, women-owned SMEs the knowledge, networks, and access they need to build resilience and grow their businesses. AWE UAE will convene private sector networks, U.S. Government resources/alumni, and public and private resources to establish a network Emirati and long-term UAE resident entrepreneurs and business leaders that have the capacity to develop business growth plans and leverage market expansion and media opportunities. AWE UAE supports U.S.-UAE business partnerships, public-private sponsorships, and builds institutional capacity to increase womens access to economic opportunities. Since 2019, AWE has advanced womens businesses by empowering more than 25,000 women entrepreneurs in 120+ countries. Implemented in the UAE since 2020, AWE has helped 41 women-led business, which to date have raised $7 million in funding, generated $45 million in revenues, and created 500+ jobs

This funding opportunity supports programs that engage underserved communities, enhance behavioral health services, promote environmental stewardship, and provide significant benefits to AmeriCorps members, particularly focusing on youth, veterans, and public health initiatives.

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for public agencies and nonprofit organizations to acquire land for the creation or expansion of parks, wildlife corridors, trails, and access facilities, with a focus on high-need, rural, and regional areas.

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Door County businesses, non-profits, and local governments to improve accessibility for the public through various enhancements and services.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Kansas that are focused on developing registered apprenticeship programs to attract and retain skilled employees in response to industry demands.

The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for its Women’s Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin State: Wisconsin County: Rock County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund is a component of the Community Foundation. The Advisory Board is comprised of community volunteers and Community Foundation staff. The Advisory Board raises money for the endowment as well as recommends grants from the Women’s Fund in support of priorities they set related to the current needs of women and girls in Rock County Wisconsin. Investing in girls yields even higher returns in terms of the effect on women’s wages, the decisions better educated women make about having children, and their capacity to raise healthy, educated children who go on to make good wages, choose smaller family size and invest in their own children. Mission of the fund: To provide a permanently endowed funding source to non-profit agencies serving the needs of women and girls in Rock County. To provide hands-on grant-making and leadership experiences through volunteer opportunities for Fund donors. Eligibility Criteria Seeking proposals from 501(c)(3) charitable Rock County organizations and municipalities offering projects or programs that serve the mental health needs of women and girls. Services and programs eligible for grant funding may include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, caregiver stress, addictions, work/family stress, isolation, and human trafficking. Both prevention and/or response programs are eligible. Training programs for targeted audiences, support groups, mentoring programs, resource identification, and other related programs are examples for possible grant support. Collaborations throughout Rock County are encouraged.Requests from individuals are not eligible. For more information, visit CFSW.

The "Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5" grant aims to provide approximately $85,000,000 in funding to around 28 programs that prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for employment through paid work experiences, occupational education, leadership development, mentorship, and assistance in finding unsubsidized employment or further education.

The FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge grant aims to provide between $1 million to $8 million to 5-8 recipients to support regional workforce training systems that promote job placement and industry advancement in key technology areas, thereby enhancing the economic and national security of the United States.

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the countrys most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the communitys most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.