Federal Workforce Development Grants

This grant provides funding to a U.S. organization to support foreign students from key regions in gaining technical and professional skills through community colleges, enhancing global engagement and economic stability in their home countries.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in microsystems technology, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, small businesses, and minority institutions, to develop advanced microelectronic systems that enhance U.S. national security.

This grant provides funding to small businesses with prior NSF research support to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative technologies through a streamlined proposal process.

This program provides funding to nonprofit partnerships between industry and labor organizations to train individuals in energy efficiency technologies, helping them gain certifications and secure good jobs, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist developers of direct air capture technologies in securing investment and operational support to scale up their projects and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state, tribal, and territorial governments to improve mining safety and health conditions through training and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.

This grant provides funding for academic research centers in the U.S. to conduct advanced materials science research and education through collaborative teams of faculty, while promoting diversity and outreach in STEM fields.

This grant provides financial support to educational organizations and nonprofits that run robotics competitions, helping them purchase essential sensors and software to engage K-12 and college students in STEM activities.

This grant provides funding for researchers exploring how people learn and enhance their cognitive abilities through technology and collaboration, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies that connect various levels of analysis.

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

This program provides financial assistance to accredited nursing schools to help students pursuing advanced degrees in nursing education, with the goal of increasing the number of qualified nursing faculty in the U.S.

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 competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

This program provides financial support to accredited dental education institutions to help recruit and retain qualified dental faculty by assisting with their student loan repayment.

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 program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to improve undergraduate education and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, ultimately aiming to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in these fields.

This program provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, aiming to enhance diversity in the nursing workforce and improve healthcare access in underserved communities.