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State Employment Labor and Training Grants

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Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Artist Springboard Grant
$1,500
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $1,500 to emerging and developing artists in Maine to support their creative projects and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
Promoting Internet Needs of New Mexicans (PINON) Grant
$500,000
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Mexico organizations working to improve digital access and skills for vulnerable populations, including low-income households, seniors, and rural residents.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program 2026-2027
$250,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Virginia to implement or enhance programs that reduce firearm violence through prevention and intervention strategies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$100,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create and broadcast Spanish-language radio programs that inform migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California about essential workforce services and benefits.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Earnfare
$170,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create work-based learning programs for adult SNAP recipients, helping them gain job experience and meet federal work requirements.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Support Services Program
$223,300
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome transportation barriers and secure stable employment with large employers.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Be Outside, Idaho Grant
$2,500
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for teachers, librarians, daycare facilities, and organizations in Idaho to create outdoor and environmental education projects that connect children with nature.

Recreation
County governments
Industry Sector Grants
Contact for amount
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in New York State to implement training programs that improve workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Economic Development Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affars
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to small rural municipalities and counties in Colorado to help them create jobs and strengthen their local economies through various development projects and initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Firefighter Training Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Wisconsin fire departments and educational institutions to develop training initiatives that engage youth in firefighting and emergency response careers.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program
$750,000
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
Transit Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides fare media to nonprofit and governmental organizations that assist individuals with urgent transportation needs, helping them access essential services while they enroll in a discounted fare program.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants
$175,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal and Tribal governments in Maine for projects that reduce energy costs, promote clean energy, and enhance community resilience against climate change impacts.

Science and Technology
County governments
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the state's EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education