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Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for the environmental investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties to facilitate redevelopment and enhance community benefits.

Environment
City or township governments
Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants
$4,000
New Hampshire Volunteer NH (Volunteer NH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to enhance their volunteer programs and increase their capacity to recruit, train, and manage volunteers.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund
$10,000,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in Nebraska to support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing for middle-income workers in targeted counties.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Illinois to help low-income and marginalized individuals gain education, training, and employment skills for sustainable self-sufficiency.

Education
Nonprofits
Accelerate Grant
$650,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports colleges and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective strategies to improve student success, reduce time to graduation, and close equity gaps.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Domestic Workers Employment Rights Grant
$75,000
Office of the Attorney General, Washington D.C.
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist organizations in creating educational resources and outreach programs that promote the rights and safety of domestic workers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services SFP – PY 25-26
$2,700,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver specialized employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Service Integration and Innovation Grants
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Office of Employment and Training)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff on a new workforce development system, enhancing services for job seekers and aligning with federal workforce initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Equine Welfare Assistance Grants
$10,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency care, and shelter initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Economic Impact Study of the Energy Industry in Wyoming
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to conduct a detailed economic impact study of Wyoming's energy industry, focusing on its benefits, investments, and contributions to the state's economy.

Energy
County governments
Agricultural Workforce Development Program
$15,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado farms and agricultural businesses to hire and train interns, helping to develop a skilled workforce in the agricultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program
$200,000
Business Oregon
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to Oregon-based companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR grants, helping them cover costs related to commercialization activities such as marketing, hiring, and intellectual property protection.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
WDVA Nonprofit Grant
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations that assist veterans and their families with essential services and resources for a successful transition to civilian life.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Dignity in Pay Program
$225,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding and support to community agencies in Illinois to create equitable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and integration into the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Healthy Brain Community Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and culturally competent care for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living in Greater Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Transit Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Massachusetts to improve transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations, ensuring they have better access to essential services.

Arts
County governments