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Explore 578 grant opportunities

Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
$25,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations in Iowa that are establishing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations, supporting on-the-job training for apprentices.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Job Training Economic Development Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Green Jobs for Youth - Skills Training
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal groups in New York to train young people from disadvantaged communities for careers in clean energy and environmental conservation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.

Transportation
County governments
Community Development Block Grant – Cares (CDBG-CV)
$71,493,980
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding provides financial assistance to eligible municipalities in Pennsylvania for community development activities aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to the impacts of COVID-19.

Community Development
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies that help low-income individuals and families improve their living conditions and access essential services.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Short Term Transitional Residence Kings County
$1,515,222
New York State Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for not-for-profit organizations to create a supportive housing program in Kings County for street homeless adults, helping them transition to independent living while addressing mental health and substance use challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
$3,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in New York State for improving training facilities and equipment to better prepare individuals for high-demand jobs, particularly those serving marginalized communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community Services Block Grant – CARES
$42,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This funding provides financial support to local agencies in Pennsylvania to help alleviate poverty and address the economic impacts of COVID-19 for low-income residents.

Safety
County governments
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Healthcare Upskilling & Training Grants
$50,000
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas hospitals and long-term care facilities to enhance workforce training and development, ultimately improving healthcare delivery and access in the state.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant
$75,000
Colorado Department of Housing and Urban Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Colorado communities for planning economic development projects that create or retain jobs, particularly for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Economic Development Program (EDP)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application
$75,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public libraries and their partners to develop and implement programs that improve adult literacy and empower individuals to achieve personal goals.

Education
State governments
Rural Law Enforcement Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and eligible prosecutor’s offices in rural Texas counties to improve salaries and enhance public safety and legal services.

Safety
County governments
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Industrial Infrastructure
$2,000,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri to develop essential public infrastructure that supports the growth and retention of industrial businesses, creating jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Services to Older Refugees Program RFP, 2025
$285,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help older refugees access essential services and improve their quality of life through culturally appropriate programs and community engagement.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits