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Explore 578 grant opportunities

Workforce Upskilling for HVAC Supply Chain Manufacturers
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to support training programs for HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers in St. Clair County, Illinois, aimed at enhancing workforce skills and job readiness.

Workforce Development
Exclusive - see details
Military Affairs Grant Program (MAGP)
Contact for amount
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Arkansas to support projects that enhance military installations and promote economic growth in surrounding communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Targeted Emergency Medical Services Evaluation Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2023-24.
$1,000,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for evaluators to assess and improve the EMS Corp program's implementation and effectiveness, drawing comparisons to the successful Alameda EMS model, with the goal of enhancing emergency medical services in the community.

Education
Small businesses
New York State Clubhouses
$7,284,970
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to establish and expand community-based programs that support adults with serious mental illness, promoting recovery and integration through collaborative activities.

Health
Nonprofits
State of Montana State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding and services to Montana's local government entities to improve their cybersecurity measures and protect critical digital infrastructure.

Information and Statistics
County governments
Nonprofit Access Grant
$500,000
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that aim to improve affordable telecommunications access for low-income residents, individuals with disabilities, and underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Contact for amount
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This funding supports Indiana's state and local governments, as well as tribal agencies, in enhancing criminal justice systems, crime prevention efforts, and public safety initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides funding to support small and medium-sized manufacturers in Pennsylvania by helping them adopt modern manufacturing techniques and technologies to improve their competitiveness.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
Local Share Account (LSA) โ€“ Washington County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This program provides funding to support economic and community development projects in Washington County, allowing local organizations to enhance job creation, workforce training, and quality of life initiatives.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Manufacturing Training Academies
$6,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This program provides funding to downstate Illinois community colleges for establishing advanced manufacturing training facilities to support workforce development in high-demand sectors.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wisconsin Fast Forward - Workforce Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
The Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado businesses for customized job training to enhance workforce skills and improve employee retention.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Truancy Reduction Service Grant
$250,000
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (FSA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides support services to reduce school absenteeism among at-risk youth aged 10 to 17 in Washington, DC, focusing on those facing challenges like housing instability and behavioral issues.

Education
Nonprofits
NANY State Agencies Cycle 1
$12,500,000
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to registered and licensed practical nurses who commit to working in underserved areas of New York for three years, specifically within five state agencies facing nursing shortages.

Health
Individuals
Veteran Service Officer Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated veterans service organizations in Pennsylvania to improve access to benefits and services for veterans and their families.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to rural fire departments with populations of 10,000 or less for training and essential equipment to improve fire prevention and response efforts.

Safety
City or township governments
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments