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Workforce Development Grants

Explore 1,816 grant opportunities for workforce development initiatives

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
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Scholar Option
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career cancer researchers who are independent investigators, providing them with resources and mentorship to advance impactful cancer research relevant to military health.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Fellow and Resident Option
$6,720,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and medical residents conducting impactful cancer research relevant to military health, with a focus on improving the quality of life for service members and their families.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant 2026
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their operations in key industry sectors.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
Strengthening School Leadership
$200,000
Barr Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts public school systems with at least six schools to enhance principal leadership and drive instructional improvement through collaborative planning and pilot initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Capital Impact Partners’ Co-op Innovation Award 2025
$50,000
Capital Impact Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and cooperatives that are developing innovative projects using cooperative models to address community challenges, particularly in low-income areas across the United States.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions and organizations to conduct innovative research and develop advanced technologies that enhance intelligent network systems for various applications, including telemedicine and smart manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Trusler Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Trusler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for charitable and economic development projects in Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties in Kansas, prioritizing initiatives that benefit the local community.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Piper Fellows Program for Nonprofit Leaders in Arizona
$90,000
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit leaders in Maricopa County, Arizona, to pursue personalized professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership skills and benefit their organizations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Artist Opportunity Grant
$1,500
Arizona Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Arizona to pursue career-enhancing projects and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$324,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to fire departments and organizations to hire firefighters and improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ensuring better emergency response and safety standards.

Workforce Development
County governments
Solar for All Pilot Program 2025
$8,875,000
Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to implement solar energy projects that benefit low-income households by reducing their energy costs and promoting equitable access to clean energy solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP) Grant Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to fire departments and nonprofit organizations for fire prevention initiatives and firefighter health and safety research projects across the United States.

Safety
County governments
TSCRA Working Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to disadvantaged individuals looking to start or grow a business in the beef value chain in Texas or Oklahoma.

Science and Technology
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