Employment Labor and Training Grants

The HMEP Grant Program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5116 and provides federal financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to increase local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accidents and incidents.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

This grant provides funding to organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative training programs that improve the skills of rehabilitation professionals, helping them better support individuals with disabilities in securing quality employment.

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and organizations to improve faculty skills in using educational technology and assistive tools in special education programs, enhancing learning for students with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that focus on creating career pathways for economic mobility and strengthening small businesses through innovative and sustainable projects.

This funding opportunity is designed for research teams to study community-based youth arts programs that integrate artistic development with paid work experiences, focusing on their impact in fostering social connections and equitable outcomes for youth in high-poverty areas.

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri to develop essential public infrastructure that supports the growth and retention of industrial businesses, creating jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania that focus on workforce development, financial literacy, or entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Arizona's veterans, addressing issues such as employment, health, legal aid, and homelessness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Seattle that offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to individuals affected by commercial sexual exploitation, including survivors of sex trafficking and related issues.

This grant provides funding to state educational agencies to improve training and professional development for educators and support services for children with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and grassroots organizations in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to implement community-driven projects that promote equity, resilience, and belonging.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

This funding opportunity supports BIPOC leaders and organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington that focus on advancing equity, health, and justice for disabled, neurodivergent, and d/Deaf communities.

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations working to increase the number of certified K–12 teachers, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, to better reflect the student population by 2035.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific counties of New York, New Jersey, and Utah that focus on improving economic opportunities and community development for low- and moderate-income populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Oregon working to advance racial, social, and economic justice through community organizing, leadership development, and resilience initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports Ukrainian non-profit organizations in developing educational partnerships with U.S. institutions to improve workforce training and align skills with labor market needs, particularly for veterans and mid-career professionals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

This program provides financial and technical support to community investment vehicles and worker cooperatives in Chicago, enabling them to develop commercial real estate projects that empower local residents and promote equitable economic growth.