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Grants for Special district governments - Employment Labor and Training

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Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Programs Request for Applications (RFA)
$2,000,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Mar 30, 2024

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) Grant Program
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and county veterans' offices in Pennsylvania to develop and enhance services that address critical needs for veterans and their families, focusing on areas like mental health, transportation, and employment.

Health
Nonprofits
Housing Planning Grant Program
$9,900,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local and regional governments in Colorado to develop or update housing-related planning documents, helping them address current and future housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
State of Montana State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding and services to Montana's local government entities to improve their cybersecurity measures and protect critical digital infrastructure.

Information and Statistics
County governments
Opioid Settlement Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in North Dakota to implement evidence-based programs that address opioid use disorder through treatment, prevention, and support services.

Health
County governments
Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and universities for residential treatment initiatives aimed at helping incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders reintegrate into their communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Field Initiated Projects Program (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 for research projects that aim to improve the independence, employment, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
State governments
Wisconsin Fast Forward – Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Emerging Leader Fellowship
$123,600
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Youth
Individuals
Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education
$5,900,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver training and education programs that enhance workplace safety and health across New York State.

Safety
Small businesses
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Service Integration and Innovation Grants
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Office of Employment and Training)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff on a new workforce development system, enhancing services for job seekers and aligning with federal workforce initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Base Enhancement Grant Program
$600,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, economic development groups, and local governments in North Dakota to enhance military readiness and community integration around Minot Air Force Base, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Fargo Air National Guard facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Centers Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Erie County to improve community centers that serve as vital hubs for social, educational, and recreational services.

Education
City or township governments
Safety Grant
$6,000
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to Florida municipalities for purchasing safety equipment and improving workplace safety to reduce risks in their operations.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust Grant
$25,000
Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust (EPHT)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve healthcare access and support services for individuals in specific areas of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and the East Metro region, focusing on chronic disease management and mental health.

Health
Nonprofits
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
$925,000
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 resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

Science and Technology
State governments
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits