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Workforce Development Grants

Explore 1,813 grant opportunities for workforce development initiatives

Battery Pilot Manufacturing Line Program
$25,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to establish a shared battery manufacturing facility that supports advanced lithium-ion technologies, promotes workforce development, and benefits disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
DCEO Workforce Training Support Program
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2.6 million to support innovative workforce training projects that enhance employment outcomes and strengthen the training infrastructure in Illinois.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Smart & Circular Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
gener8tor
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This program provides early-stage smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 startups in the U.S. with mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to refine their business models and prepare for investment, all at no cost.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Montgomery TechLab Defense Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Montgomery TechLab
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides an intensive, no-cost accelerator experience for early-stage technology companies, particularly those emerging from Alabama-based HBCUs, to develop and scale their solutions for the defense sector.

Business and Commerce
County governments
UWCA Community Impact Grant
$70,000
United Way of Central Arkansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Faulkner, Conway, Perry, and Van Buren counties to enhance community programs focused on education, financial stability, health, and resilience for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2028 FFAR Fellows Program
$97,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
City of Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Program
$2,500
City of Santa Cruz
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support to community events in Santa Cruz that promote cultural vibrancy, economic activity, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support and technical assistance to beginning farmers in Massachusetts, helping them develop their agricultural businesses through matching grants for capital investments.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Businesses in Kalamazoo
$25,000
City of Kalamazoo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support small, for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that are located in traditional downtown areas and are looking to grow or enhance their operations.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Early Childhood Education
$1,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that are working to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from birth to age five by enhancing program quality, expanding enrollment, and addressing systemic challenges.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2025

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports industry-led partnerships in Washington State to develop innovation clusters that promote economic growth while addressing climate sustainability and public health.

Community Development
Private institutions of higher education
Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois to create and manage apprenticeship programs in the electric industry, focusing on training and career pathways for diverse and economically disadvantaged populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Global Economic Prosperity Challenge
$200,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Solve)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
515-RIPS Regions IPS Trainers
$360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Workforce Training Support Program
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that train and support manufacturers in developing a skilled workforce, helping to improve productivity and business growth.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local defense groups and government entities in Pennsylvania to enhance the military value and sustainability of military installations and organizations within the state.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Rail Freight Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of rail freight services in Pennsylvania, benefiting railroad companies, municipalities, and businesses that rely on rail infrastructure.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Renewable Energy Program (REP) – Geothermal and Wind Projects
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and individuals in Pennsylvania for developing geothermal and wind energy projects, promoting renewable energy and job creation.

Energy
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop workforce training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts

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