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

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Tech Incubator Enhancement Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to established and new tech incubators in Illinois to modernize facilities and enhance resources for startups, particularly in underserved areas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program
$1,000,000
Vitalyst Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to Arizona-based nonprofits and organizations focused on addressing substance use and mental health issues to help reduce incarceration and support affected communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education
$5,900,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver training and education programs that enhance workplace safety and health across New York State.

Safety
Small businesses
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilot Clinic Grant Initiative
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational institutions, non-profits, and workforce organizations to create Cyber and AI clinics that train aspiring cybersecurity professionals while supporting local organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
$90,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research by colleges and universities in Washington, DC, to evaluate the effectiveness of youth employment and career readiness programs for young people aged 9 to 24.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
We Rise Together – Advancing Youth Workforce Development in Chicago’s Communities
$200,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Accelerate Grant
$650,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports colleges and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective strategies to improve student success, reduce time to graduation, and close equity gaps.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG)
$100,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions in Maryland to implement initiatives that enhance public safety, reduce violent crime, and improve criminal justice services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State 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
Global Economic Prosperity Challenge
$200,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Solve)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Reconnect Enroll with Momentum Grants
$300,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Michigan's community and tribal colleges in partnership with county governments to boost college enrollment among adult learners, particularly those eligible for the Michigan Reconnect program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
FY2026 Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to health care organizations in Minnesota to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant-2027
$300,000
Youth Development Oregon
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community programs in Oregon that help young people aged 14–24 who have left high school reconnect with education and career pathways through various supportive services.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in transportation construction, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits