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

Explore 471 grant opportunities

Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that help adults, including English language learners and those facing barriers, improve their literacy and civic knowledge while preparing for jobs in high-demand industries.

Education
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
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
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program
$7,500
Propane Education & Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and career centers to enhance automotive training programs by integrating propane autogas technology and safety education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2028

Date Added

Jul 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve medical and human performance capabilities for military personnel, focusing on innovative solutions for Special Operations Forces in challenging environments.

Health
Nonprofits
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting public entities, state agencies, and private organizations in California.

Energy
City or township governments
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in New York State to implement training programs that improve workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

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.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions to support economic recovery and development projects in regions facing significant economic challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
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