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Grants for Special district governments - Workforce Development

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Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Opioid Response Grant Program
$25,000
Baker County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides funding to local organizations in Baker County, Oregon, to implement initiatives that combat opioid misuse through prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Health
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities in New York to develop and enhance workforce training programs in agriculture and food systems, addressing labor shortages and preparing individuals for careers in these industries.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township 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
RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp C
$150,000
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support not-for-profit organizations and government agencies in New York State that develop and implement digital learning tools and training related to public health issues, particularly in the areas of HIV, STIs, and health equity.

Health
City or township governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
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
RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp A
$280,407
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in New York State to establish regional training centers that will deliver education and support for health providers addressing HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and substance use disorders, particularly for marginalized communities.

Health
City or township governments
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants Program
$114,266,095
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships to develop regional strategies for affordable and sustainable factory-built housing, focusing on collaboration and addressing barriers to housing delivery.

Housing
City or township governments
Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) Facilitators Pilot Grant
$2,000,000
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to regional Education Service Centers in Texas to support the implementation of enhanced mathematics instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 through dedicated facilitators and professional development initiatives.

Education
Special district governments