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Explore 1,760 grant opportunities for workforce development initiatives

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
Notice of Intent to Fund: Climatetech Careers Fund
$5,000,000
Massachusetts 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
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
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
$4,200,000
US Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
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
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Scholar Option
$1,100,000
US Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
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
Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK
$900,000
US 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
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
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
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Fellow and Resident Option
$6,720,000
US Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
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: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. 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
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
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
2025 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
Capital Impact Partnersโ€™ 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
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) โ€“ 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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$31,500,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration among educational institutions and organizations in eligible U.S. jurisdictions, focusing on STEM initiatives that align with regional scientific goals.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP) Grant Program
$1,500,000
US 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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. 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
Piper Fellows Program for Nonprofit Leaders in Arizona
$90,000
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

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

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