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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$78,000
Cancer Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This fellowship provides financial support and training for early-career researchers at the intersection of immunology and data science, focusing on innovative cancer immunotherapy projects.

Health
Individuals
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities across the U.S. for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local resilience.

Community Development
State governments
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$174,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to early-career postdoctoral researchers in the field of aging, helping them transition into independent faculty positions while establishing their own research programs.

Health
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship
$4,467,000
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 for U.S.-based organizations to facilitate professional exchange programs for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on key areas such as economic prosperity, energy, liberty, and security.

International Development
Nonprofits
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides scholarships and support to U.S. higher education institutions designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, aimed at recruiting and retaining students in cyber-related disciplines to strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal communities and organizations for developing energy infrastructure projects that enhance energy sovereignty and economic growth.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
Workforce Integration in Conflict Areas
$300,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Pakistan)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and educational institutions to develop vocational training programs for young graduates in conflict-affected regions of Pakistan, focusing on skills relevant to U.S. companies in the mining and minerals sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund
Contact for amount
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This fund provides financial support to students and educational programs in the automotive collision industry across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, helping to enhance learning environments and workforce readiness.

Education
Individuals
National Environmental Education and Training Program
$4,740,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Rwanda)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement collaborative projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Rwanda in areas like education, health, technology, and commerce.

International Development
Individuals
Fall Semi-Annual Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
The Cabell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area, to support significant capital projects that encourage community involvement and additional fundraising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Community Grants
Contact for amount
Pickaway County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oral Health Access and Workforce Development
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina that are working to improve oral health access and equity, particularly for individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits