Federal Employment Labor and Training Grants

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have completed an initial research project, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that improve health, community living, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by enhancing their inclusion, independence, and employment opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential health and safety training to workers at Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities who may be exposed to hazardous materials.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

This funding opportunity is designated for the International Labor Organization to enhance global labor standards and improve working conditions in supply chains.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts, helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater financial independence and stability.

This funding provides states with resources to improve employment outcomes for individuals receiving unemployment benefits by enhancing reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training on effective employer practices that improve job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to People’s Courage International to improve social protections and reduce vulnerabilities to forced labor among internal migrant workers in Bangladesh or another designated country in South or Southeast Asia.

This fellowship provides funding for doctoral candidates conducting original research that aims to improve community living, employment, and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the International Labor Organization in addressing child labor, forced labor, and improving working conditions in key supply chains across Brazil and other Latin American and Caribbean countries.

This fellowship provides funding to individual researchers, particularly those with disabilities, to conduct original studies that improve the quality of life and outcomes for people with disabilities in areas like health, employment, and community participation.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to Free the Slaves to empower individuals with lived experience of labor exploitation, enabling them to actively participate in shaping policies that prevent such abuses.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Verité, Inc. to enhance fair and equitable employment practices in the coffee industry by combating labor exploitation and ensuring compliance with international labor standards.

This grant provides funding to establish a center that will improve the sharing and application of research on rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, particularly those recovering from burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.