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Workforce Development Grants

Explore 1,815 grant opportunities for workforce development initiatives

Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK)
$61,000
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship for recent college graduates and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds to gain research experience in biomedical science by working in established labs.

Health
Individuals
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-career physician-scientists dedicated to conducting patient-oriented cancer research and transitioning into independent clinical investigators.

Health
Individuals
Program Year 2025 Funding Allotments and Application Instructions for the WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs Grantees
$5,998,062
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding provides financial support for workforce development and employment training services aimed at low-income Native American adults and youth across the United States.

Employment Labor and Training
Native American tribal organizations
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance the skills and integration of Cyberinfrastructure Professionals in research, supporting initiatives that improve access to advanced computing resources and training in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ECMC Foundation Grants & Investments
Contact for amount
ECMC Foundation (ECMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and postsecondary institutions in the U.S. that are working to improve college completion rates for underserved students through innovative and evidence-based initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
eBay Up & Running Grant
$10,000
eBay and Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This initiative provides financial support and resources to small business owners in the U.S. selling on eBay, helping them grow and enhance their online operations.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This fellowship provides funding to promising postdoctoral scientists and physician-scientists to advance innovative cancer research and therapies.

Health
Individuals
Manufacturing Readiness Grants
$79,800,000
Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Indiana-based manufacturers, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, to adopt advanced smart manufacturing technologies that drive innovation and modernization.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Rural Healthcare Center of Excellence
$2,400,000
Tennessee Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in Tennessee to establish a center that will improve rural health access and outcomes through innovative service delivery and technical assistance.

Health
Nonprofits
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award provides financial and professional support to early-career physician-scientists dedicated to advancing clinical and translational cancer research.

Health
Individuals
Collective Impact Grants
$1,000,000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Louisiana-based nonprofit organizations in launching collaborative initiatives to address complex health issues and improve community well-being across the state.

Health
Nonprofits
Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program 2025
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Illinois to help individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds access training and job opportunities in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Energy Transition Community Grant Program
$40,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for community development and resilience projects in areas impacted by the closure or reduced operation of fossil fuel power plants, coal mines, or nuclear facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Notice of Intent to Fund: Climatetech Careers Fund
$5,000,000
MassachU.S.etts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Massachusetts residents pursuing training in high-demand clean energy careers by providing zero-interest loans for living expenses and tuition gaps.

Workforce Development
Individuals
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials focused on innovative cancer research that directly benefits military health and readiness, targeting a range of cancer types and interventions.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
FY26 Folklife Artist Grants
$3,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individual folk artists in Nevada to preserve and share their traditional arts through community engagement projects.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
High-Needs Healthcare Career Scholarship Program
$600,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides scholarships to District residents pursuing careers in high-demand healthcare professions, addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ANA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to Alaska Native tribes and organizations for community-specific projects that enhance self-sufficiency through social, economic, and governance development.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations

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