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Explore 578 grant opportunities

Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Wisconsin to improve transportation infrastructure that supports new business development and job creation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Base Enhancement Grant Program
$600,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, economic development groups, and local governments in North Dakota to enhance military readiness and community integration around Minot Air Force Base, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Fargo Air National Guard facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ)
$10,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities for revitalizing underutilized areas, creating jobs, and boosting local economies through the development of designated zones.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides $24 million in funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in the transportation construction sector, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Job Readiness Training Grant Program
$700,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job readiness training and employment services to help District residents facing barriers to employment secure permanent jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
Peer Bridger Services Technical Assistance Grant
$100,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that train and assist facilities in New York to implement peer support services for individuals transitioning from psychiatric hospitals to community living.

Health
Nonprofits
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

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
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
Expansion of Peer Bridger Services
$1,500,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to hospitals with psychiatric units in New York State to implement peer-led services that assist individuals transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to community living.

Health
Nonprofits
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

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
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
Great Streets Retail Grant Program
$90,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated commercial corridors of Washington, D.C., enabling them to make significant capital improvements that enhance local retail, create jobs, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
Small businesses