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RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp D
$230,000
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is for accredited, not-for-profit academic institutions in New York State to establish a center that will certify peer workers in HIV, hepatitis C, and related health areas, while promoting workforce development and training.

Health
City or township governments
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
SIPA GovGrants Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to Colorado government entities for innovative technology projects that improve public services, particularly for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Apprenticeship Innovation for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Grant
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Kansas that are focused on developing registered apprenticeship programs to attract and retain skilled employees in response to industry demands.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Workforce Retention Funding for Critical Access Hospitals and Their Owned and Operated Clinics
$270,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Critical Access Hospitals and their clinics in North Dakota to improve workforce retention through various incentives and professional development initiatives.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

Youth
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grant Program
$2,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Dakota organizations and groups working to improve accessibility in arts programming and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

Arts
City or township governments
Small Business Grants
$7,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides $7,000 one-time awards to small businesses in Kansas with fewer than 25 employees to help register new apprentices in high-demand fields, supporting workforce development and business succession planning.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$1,700,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support young adults in California by helping them access quality jobs and career advancement opportunities through tailored training and wrap-around services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund (COF)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Virginia to attract and secure significant business investments and job creation by assisting companies facing competition from other states or countries.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Public Safety Academy Assistance Program
$20,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to law enforcement agencies for training scholarships and salaries for new recruits attending basic law enforcement academies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Workforce Accelerator Fund 13
$500,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for workforce development projects that create quality jobs and promote upward mobility for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Response to Human Trafficking Program (RHTP)
$11,985,000
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local entities in New York State to deliver essential services to individuals confirmed as survivors of human trafficking, addressing their diverse needs through a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community-Based Diversion Programs
$600,000
New York State Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in select New York counties to develop or enhance community-based programs that help adults with serious mental illness avoid involvement with the criminal justice system through holistic services and interventions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
SBIR/STTR Match Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses