Grants for Individuals - Workforce Development

This residency program provides support and resources to artists and researchers in media arts across the U.S. to develop innovative projects while fostering community connections.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job readiness training and employment services to help District residents facing barriers to employment secure permanent jobs.

This grant provides financial assistance to small businesses in Dubuque, Iowa, to help cover operating costs and support long-term success for income-qualified owners.

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

The Assets for Artists' 2025 Capacity-Building Cohort is a 6-month program offering a $2,000 unrestricted grant and professional development resources to emerging or mid-career artists from under-resourced communities in Northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, aiming to strengthen their creative practice and achieve long-term sustainability.

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is offering Special Project Grants of $100,000 to $500,000 for a 3-year period to arts nonprofit organizations for youth arts programs, arts service organizations, and Asian and Pacific Islander arts and culture programming, with the application deadline set for October 9, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized arts organizations in San Francisco that are deeply connected to their communities, helping them cover essential operating costs and foster artistic expression.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of innovative research projects in computing and information science, aimed at advancing technology and promoting equitable access to computing education across various organizations and individuals nationwide.

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to school districts in Georgia to support computer science teachers through professional development and the purchase of classroom equipment.

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Georgia paraprofessionals pursuing certification as teachers through a specific training program, helping cover their educational expenses.

The City of Davenport is accepting applications for its Dream Project Grants to both current homeowners and new homeowners within the designated Dream area. Donor Name: City of Davenport State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City of Davenport’s Community and Economic Development (CED) staff will be administering The Davenport Dream Project and will provide assistance for residents who would like to apply for the program.  The property must be owner-occupied during this period. The grant can be used for any improvements made to the property. City funds will assist with needed exterior improvements first, and then remaining funds can be used towards interior improvements.  Funding Information Participants purchasing a home in a Davenport DREAM Project neighborhood will be eligible for a grant of approximately $20,000. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for a Davenport DREAM Project grant, applicants must provide proof of current homeowners insurance. The property, or any other property owned by the applicant within the City of Davenport, must have no outstanding liens. Contract owners are not eligible to apply.  Developers may be eligible for assistance for the rehabilitation of a property if the property is maintained as owner-occupied after the sale of the property. For more information, visit City of Davenport.

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

This grant provides over $25 million in funding to support California-based clean energy startups that are developing innovative technologies in areas like energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy generation.

This grant provides funding and technical support to innovators and organizations developing sustainable solutions for reusing and repurposing end-of-life products, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.

The Regional Arts Commission’s Artist Support Grant serves as funding for the career advancement of individual artists. Donor Name: Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis State: Missouri County: Saint Louis City (MO), Saint Louis County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant provides funds for an individual artist’s projects, needs, or creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Direct support enables diverse artists of various disciplines to advance their careers and complete creative projects. It is designed to be flexible and accessible and to encourage creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work. Grant funds may be designated for (but not limited to) equipment and materials, rental space, arts-related travel, conference fees, living artist wage, project completion, salaries, professional and artistic development, training, and other resources for an individual artist of various disciplines. Funding Criteria  Artist Support applicants will respond to three grant review criteria: Cultural and/or Artistic Essentials (weighted at 40%) A culturally and artistically significant practice or work that contributes to the creative life of the artist and, ultimately, to St. Louis. The artist has provided (1) the essential information for their request, (2) an artist statement, and (3) proof of residency. Includes clearly articulated plans such as location, dates, frequency (as applicable) (the who, what, when, where, and why). Proposed work contributes to the artist’s practice, skills, and craft. Proposed work contributes to innovation and new thinking in the artform and wider culture. Indicates how grant funds will be used. Artist statement demonstrates artistic significance, and the project is relevant to the artistic field and/or the arts & culture sector. The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective or co-creator team, each member of the collective/co-creator team is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. Community Benefit (weighted at 30%) Artist demonstrates broad community benefit with a practice or work that considers diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The artist has provided a description of (1) their intended audience, (2) potential partners in the work, and (3) DEIA efforts. The intended audience is clearly defined. It is clear this is a direct (public project) or an indirect (artist need) contribution to the St. Louis community. Artist considers and articulates documentation/dissemination of work. Efforts in place to develop meaningful collaborations with diverse groups to expand artistic practice. Demonstrates community participation/connection. Specifies community partnerships that increase engagement. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective/co-creator team, each member is listed and their role in the work is clear Creates and presents art that represents the telling of stories of diverse populations. Provides equitable opportunities to create and participate. Activities/artwork, and the locations where work is presented are intentionally accessible to all people. Capacity & Sustainability (weighted at 30%) Artist is intentional about artistic/practice capacity and sustainability. The artist has provided (1) a budget explaining their request, (2) a Resume or CV related to their artistic work, and (3) work samples. Has a realistic and balanced budget and clearly articulated budget narrative. Budgeting is appropriate to scope of what artist proposes. Budget indicates diverse revenue streams. Indicates contingency plan to support program completion. Resume /CV is related to the individual’s artistic career. Resume/CV conveys a clear and ongoing commitment to artistic planning, goal setting, and promotions. Resume/CV shows a connection to the artist’s earlier work or represents an intentional shift from what the artist has done in the past as indicated by artist statement and CV or resume. Resume/CV indicates in the past three years, the artist has created and presented their own original works to the public or performed for the public. Work samples indicate alignment with what is outlined in the application. Work samples are relevant to the project for which the artist is applying. Work samples are within the limits set by the application. Funding Information The maximum amount of funding an individual artist can apply for and receive is $7,500. Project Period For artistic practice and/or for project needs or creative opportunities taking place from November 2024 through May 2025. Eligibility Criteria An individual artist is eligible to apply for an Artist Support Grant if the following requirements are met: The artist is 18 years or older The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year (documentation required) In the past three years, the artist has created and presented their original work(s) to the public or performed for the public (documentation required; this should be documented in a CV or Resume). For more information, visit RAC.

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various projects, training, and creative endeavors.

This program provides up to $20,000 in funding and training support to veteran entrepreneurs at any stage of their business development, focusing on for-profit ventures.

This grant provides financial support and resources to early-stage marketing and creative consultants in the U.S. and Canada to help them grow their businesses.

The Community Foundation of Huntington County is seeking applications for its Accessibility Grants. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Huntington County State: Indiana County: Huntington County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Currently there are two potential tracks for possible funding: Pathfinder Services has the Community Accessibility Fund which was created to help communities become more inclusive of all people by funding solutions to accessibility barriers. Funding is available to individuals, families, and businesses to take ownership of the physical barriers in buildings and infrastructure that prevent people with disabilities from fully accessing the use and benefits afforded to all. Accessibility needs must be considered from an individual and community perspective to make the changes necessary to be a welcoming community for all. AWS Foundation has the AWS Foundation Community Accessible Communities Fund was created to help accomplish a goal all individuals with disabilities deserve a choice driven life. Preferences, opinions, priorities and accommodations are best defined by the individual rather than for the individual. This will help provide a more inclusive environment. Opportunities with the following criteria will be considered: presented with a focus on encouraging potential rather than identification of limitations.  social settings that include family and friends are preferred. Age related peer groups and potential for new friends is ideal.  ADA standards are the law and the minimum. Exceeding through the principals of Universal Design is desirable.  enhance and support education and employment potential will contribute to greater independence for the individual.  No one has all the answers. Collaboration increases the potential for greater opportunities. For more information, visit  Community Foundation of Huntington County.