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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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SCBGP Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations in California
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Grants
$300,000
National Urban League (NUL)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
American Chemical Society Prepare CTP Seed Grant
$20,000
American Chemical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. community colleges in preparing and recruiting skilled technical workers for chemistry-related careers that do not require a bachelor's degree.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Garden State Energy Storage Program โ€“ Phase 1 (GSESP)
Contact for amount
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding for large-scale energy storage projects in New Jersey to enhance energy resilience, reduce costs, and support environmental justice initiatives.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Somalia Operational Mentorship and Sustainment Capacity Building
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will mentor and enhance the operational capabilities of the Somali National Army, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts and military sustainability in Somalia.

International Development
Nonprofits
Residential Energy Efficiency Workforce Training Grants
$450,000
Maine Governorโ€™s Energy Office
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that train and certify workers in Maine's residential energy efficiency sector, promoting job placement and business development in clean energy careers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program 2025
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium
$7,200,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance cybersecurity training for state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities and emergency responders across the United States.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program
$5,400,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as eligible nonprofits and educational institutions, to develop and deliver essential training for rural and tribal preparedness and national security events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Jordanian startups in high-impact sectors by providing training and resources to help them successfully enter U.S. markets and strengthen economic ties between Jordan and the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Qatar)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster educational, cultural, and technological collaborations between the U.S. and Qatar, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals focused on youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

International Development
Individuals
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
Advancing Strategies to Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations that develop and implement programs to help older adults with behavioral health conditions manage chronic diseases effectively.

Health
State governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Behavioral Highway Safety Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, universities, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to implement evidence-based strategies that improve roadway safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
State governments
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to advance knowledge in various fields of computing and information science, supporting innovative projects that can range from algorithm development to human-centered computing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education