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Grants for Small businesses - Workforce Development

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Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants
$10,000
Manufacturer's Edge
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to rural manufacturers in Colorado affected by the pandemic, enabling them to access valuable consulting services at a reduced cost to improve their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
City of Decatur Commercial Façade Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovative Housing Incentive Program
$450,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to innovative housing manufacturing businesses in Colorado to help alleviate the housing shortage by reimbursing operating expenses and offering incentives for each unit produced and installed in the state.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crop producers through projects focused on marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
NC IDEA SEED Grants
$50,000
NC IDEA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides $50,000 grants to early-stage North Carolina startups with innovative concepts and a strong market potential, along with mentorship and resources to accelerate their growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) Program
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding initiative provides technical assistance and support to organizations that help high-barrier populations, such as youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, improve their workforce readiness and economic mobility in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)
$500,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses in California with the costs associated with employee absences under the Paid Family Leave program.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
InnovateMass
$350,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
State

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides funding and support for projects in Massachusetts that focus on developing clean energy and climate technologies to address environmental challenges and promote economic growth.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Smart Start Business Development Grant
$2,000
Portsmouth Economic Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth, Virginia, that are newly established or have been operating for up to three years, helping them with essential development expenses to promote growth and entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Pilot Micro Grant Program
$3,000
Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This program provides funding to small businesses in Overland Park, Kansas, to support their growth through various development activities, such as staff training, equipment purchases, and commercial improvements.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NYC Catalyst Fund
$5,000,000
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This initiative provides up to $5 million to investment fund managers focused on supporting diverse entrepreneurs, promoting economic mobility, and driving innovation in New York City, with a commitment to local impact and job creation.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Laurel Thrive Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This program provides $10,000 grants to new small businesses in Laurel, Maryland, to support their growth and job creation within the local economy.

Business and Commerce
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
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

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
MWBE Construction Advancement Grant
$25,000
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Freed Fellowship Grant
$2,500
The Freed Fellowship
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This monthly grant provides $500 to support overlooked and underrepresented micro and small business owners in the U.S., along with valuable business development resources and mentorship.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses