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Grants for Small businesses - Workforce Development

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Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Fund
$3,000
Regional Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Northern New Mexico to help them grow, diversify revenue, and create jobs through critical purchases and services.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
WDT Program WRT
$350,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide training that equips individuals with essential soft skills and job readiness competencies needed to succeed in the workforce.

Capacity Building
Small businesses
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
AIM-AHEAD Bridge2AI AI-READI Training Program
$12,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides training and funding for U.S. graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning for health data science, specifically to address health disparities related to type 2 diabetes.

Health
Individuals
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Massachusetts to develop workforce initiatives that enhance job skills and economic mobility for residents in low-income communities and vulnerable youth.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
The Creative Business Boost Initiative
$5,000
Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This initiative provides $5,000 grants to creative entrepreneurs in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and D.C. to help them grow their businesses through financial support and an eight-week virtual coaching program.

Community Development
Small businesses
Employer Grants
$500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding supports Idaho businesses in expanding their workforce and retraining employees to meet economic growth needs, ultimately fostering job creation and skill development.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AIM-AHEAD All of Us Training Program
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides training and funding for individuals in health and data science to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing on promoting health equity through the analysis of diverse health data.

Health
Individuals
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Illinois
Contact for amount
The Coleman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
New Jersey Film Works Grant Program
$750,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey to develop training and workforce development initiatives in the film and digital media sectors, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cecil County Upper Shore Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to support projects that expand operations, enhance marketing, or improve sustainability and community impact.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Accelerate STEAM Education: The GM Challenge
$250,000
General Motors and MIT Solve
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative initiatives that expand access to STEAM education and improve career pathways for diverse learners in the U.S., particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
$150,000
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help entrepreneurs in underserved areas by providing cash prizes to develop innovative solutions that enhance local business ecosystems.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Zeeland BPW Community Grant Program
$25,000
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Zeeland, Michigan, for projects that promote environmental stewardship, public safety, community enrichment, and educational advancement.

Community Development
City or township governments
Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
$7,380,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This funding is aimed at fostering collaboration among regional economic development organizations to improve services for businesses and create a more effective statewide economic strategy.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
$500,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
AHSC Round 9 NOFA
$775,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that create affordable housing and improve transportation options in California, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities while promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Housing
Small businesses
Economic Development and Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, to promote tourism, economic development, and the arts through community events and initiatives.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Social Innovation Fellowship for Cultural Entrepreneurs
$15,000
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Brooklyn-based artists and small cultural organizations focused on social justice and community empowerment through innovative projects in the arts.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Delaware County Tourism Promotion Grant for Non-Profits in New York
$25,000
Delaware County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Delaware County, New York, to promote tourism, enhance visitor experiences, and stimulate local economic growth through various projects and initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments