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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop training and resources that enhance skills in advanced cyberinfrastructure for researchers and students across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AERO Education Grant Program
$10,500
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to schools and educational organizations in Oklahoma to develop and implement programs that enhance aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for careers in these fields.

Education
Nonprofits
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions to enhance the security and usability of scientific research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Grant Program
$7,500
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions for enhancing graphic communications programs through equipment purchases, student travel, and instructor development.

Education
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Growing Convergence Research
$3,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for collaborative research teams from diverse disciplines to tackle complex scientific and societal challenges through innovative, integrated approaches.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop and enhance their capabilities for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Something Great Grant
$2,900
Hypertherm Associates
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding initiative provides advanced plasma cutting technology to educational institutions in North America that are dedicated to training skilled metalworkers in welding and metal fabrication.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in key industries, aiming to increase the number of active apprentices across the nation.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program
$550,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop a program that introduces foreign higher education leaders to the American community college model, focusing on workforce readiness and international partnerships.

Education
Nonprofits