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Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Development (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative housing projects that assist low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Grants
$20,000
City of Boynton Beach
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Boynton Beach to enhance their marketing efforts or support essential operational needs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to New Jersey employers for training their current employees, particularly frontline workers, to enhance skills, improve retention, and boost company competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to create accessible research facilities for quantum and nanotechnology, supporting diverse users including underrepresented groups and small businesses across the U.S.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program
$297,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance
Contact for amount
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides free educational resources to support social equity cannabis business owners in Colorado, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits