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Weatherization Assistance Program Enhancement and Innovation
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP))
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to improve energy efficiency in low-income homes and develop a skilled workforce in the clean energy sector.

Energy
Nonprofits
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program--Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling ALN 84.129B
$200,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for academic training to develop qualified rehabilitation professionals in high-demand areas, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, to address personnel shortages in services for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance (UI) Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines
$384,557,556
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This grant provides financial resources to state workforce agencies to effectively administer unemployment insurance programs and support claimants and employers during fiscal year 2026.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
OSERS-OSEP: Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Intervention, Special Education, and Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, ALN: 84.325K FY25 NIA
$350,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop interdisciplinary training programs for professionals who will support children with disabilities requiring intensive interventions.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kigali Public Diplomacy APS
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Rwanda)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that empower young Rwandans through education, cultural exchange, and economic development, focusing on areas like STEM, media literacy, and sports diplomacy.

International Development
Individuals
DRL Strengthening the Rights of Workers in the Care Economy
$1,000,000
DOS-DRL (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2024

Date Added

Jun 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in strengthening the rights of workers in the care economy in line with internationally recognized labor standards.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve labor conditions in Mexico's key trade sectors, ensuring fair practices that benefit American workers and businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems
$161,600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - CSELS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2022

Date Added

Aug 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to state and local public health agencies to modernize their operations, expand their workforce, and improve data systems, ultimately enhancing public health services and addressing health disparities.

Health
State governments
Helping Every Area of Relationships Thrive - Adults (HEART)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OFA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote healthy relationships and marriage education for adults, with a focus on enhancing family stability and economic well-being.

Income Security and Social Services
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
FY 2025 Community College Initiative Program
$3,937,500
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

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.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Program Year 2025 Funding Allotments and Application Instructions for the WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs Grantees
$5,998,062
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

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.

Employment Labor and Training
Native American tribal organizations
Career Skills Training Program
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Opportunities for Additional Support for Commercial Direct Air Capture (DAC) Demonstration Facilities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2024

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

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.

Energy
Unrestricted
Mine Health And Safety State Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

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

Safety
State governments
Creating Opportunities through Market Development in Sports and Digital Skills
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Community Development
Individuals
MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
$30,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Missile Defense Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Catalyst Program Grant
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
City or township governments