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Grants for City or township governments - Workforce Development

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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
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$1,500,000
Reinvestment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-focused projects that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved, low-income areas of New Jersey, addressing food insecurity and promoting economic growth.

Health
City or township governments
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Local Share Account (LSA) โ€“ Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public interest projects in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties, utilizing gaming revenue from local licensed facilities.

Science and Technology
City or township 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
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program โ€“ Round 2
$8,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to various electric grid stakeholders in Pennsylvania to enhance grid reliability, promote clean energy, and improve community resilience against disruptive events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Communities Opportunity Grant
$600,000
Utah Governorโ€™s Office of Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural counties, small municipalities, and regional associations in Utah to boost local economic development through initiatives like business growth, workforce training, and infrastructure improvements.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program - Round 3
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for urban forestry projects that enhance tree coverage and benefit disadvantaged communities in Michigan.

Environment
City or township governments
Firefighter I Training Grant - FY 2025
$2,000
Ohio Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to training providers in Ohio to offer free Firefighter I and Firefighter I Transition certification courses, particularly benefiting volunteer firefighters and local governments.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments in North Carolina's most distressed counties to revitalize downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and publicly owned building enhancements that promote economic growth and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
LIGHT Awards Program
$30,000
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dr. Bernard J. DuBray STEAM Grant for Fine Arts Educators
$1,000
Economic Development Council of St. Charles County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to K-12 Fine Arts teachers in St. Charles County, Missouri, to integrate technology into their curricula and enhance student engagement in art, music, and theatre.

Arts
City or township governments
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
BluePrints for the Community Grant
$200,000
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community-benefit government agencies in Delaware to improve healthcare access and reduce health disparities for uninsured and underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Education M-Pact Fund
Contact for amount
Moody Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

Workforce Development
City or township governments