State Workforce Development Grants
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Application Deadline
Jun 12, 2024
Date Added
Jun 2, 2024
The United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program was originally created by the Federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and expanded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). New funding wBIL as allocated to the program in 2021 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with the broad goals to reduce carbon emissions and energy use, improve energy efficiency, and increase community investment and local workforce development. IIJA funding made available in 2021 under the EECBG (2021 EECBG) allocated funds directly to state and certain local jurisdictions that met program criteria, with approximately $4.5 million allocated to the State. Of the funds allocated to the State, $4,070,070 are available for the LGBDC.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides training and job placement support in clean energy for individuals in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities who are nearing their release, helping them secure employment in the clean energy sector.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to contract with the community-based provider(s) (“Navigator Teams”) to connect people to the CEJA workforce and contractor programs. Navigator Teams will provide outreach and recruitment services to eligible populations to ensure they are aware of and engaged in the statewide and local workforce and contractor development programs.
Application Deadline
Jul 11, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
The subrecipient shall access the current utilization of CHWs in the State of Arizona. The subrecipient shall use results to inform and develop a statewide CHW workforce development plan to expand CHW curricula, training delivery, career ladders, integration of CHWs, promotion of CHW voluntary certification, and/or sustainable payment mechanisms for CHW services. Financial Notes: Funds for the Clinical Health Worker (CHW) Sustainability come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes (Part A) CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020 grant (230020).
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to help unemployed or under-employed individuals, as well as those facing barriers to employment, access job training and support services for successful re-entry into the workforce.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 13 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to recruit and provide clean energy and related workforce training to jobseekers. Workforce Hubs will engage with potential employers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and community-based and labor-based training providers to ensure program-eligible individuals across the State have dedicated and sustained support to enter and build clean energy careers.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) are seeking applications for its FY 2024 Multicultural Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s Latino Youth community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs (MOLA) State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The grant is intended to provide District of Columbia youth ages 14-24 with meaningful and structured summer experience and career readiness opportunities and services with a variety of community-based partner organizations for the duration of the SYEP. Funding Priorities To qualify for the FY 2024 SYEP grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the six (6) funding priorities listed below: Downtown Comeback They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s Future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward-thinking leader in the way choose to serve residents. Public Safety Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. Recreation & All Students on Pathways to Success Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement, will impact the health and well-being of residents. Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading and math. Work Force Development Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life, means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a good life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger. Highlight East of the River Programs that support residents in the East of the River through investments in education, housing, economic development, public safety, art, and recreation to increase the quality of life. More Democracy As the Nation’s capital for democracy, District residents should be empowered to utilize their voices and rights to be heard. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $15,000. Project Period June 17, 2024 – August 23, 2024. Target Population The target population for the use of these funds is youth Latino residents ages 14 – 24 in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY24 SYEP Grant: The organization is a community-based organization with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is licensed as a business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services; The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents; All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and Current grantees must be: Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOLA.
Application Deadline
Jun 14, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA) are soliciting grant applications for its FY2025 African Community Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s African community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA) State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Areas To qualify for the FY2025 African Community Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the three (3) funding areas listed below Downtown Comeback They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward thinking leader in the way they choose to serve residents. Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger. Public Safety Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents. Education Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more. Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $15,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Target Population The target population for these funds is the African community of all ages who reside in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 African Community Grant: The organization is a CBO with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is a licensed business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services; The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents; All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with the DLCP, and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s period performance; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and Current grantees must be: Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOAA.
Application Deadline
Jun 14, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) are soliciting grant applications for its FY 2025 Latino Community Development Grant (LCDG) from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s Latino community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs (MOLA) State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The LCDG Grant is intended to enhance Latino-serving programs focused on Education (all ages), Workforce and Economic Development, Housing Services, Civic Engagement, Legal Services, Public Safety, Crisis Intervention, Health and Wellness, and Arts, Culture and Humanities. Funding Priorities Downtown Comeback They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward thinking leader in the way they choose to serve residents. Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger. Public Safety Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents. Education Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more. Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $50,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Target Population The target population for these funds is the African community of all ages who reside in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 African Community Grant: The organization is a CBO with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is a licensed business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services; The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents; All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with the DLCP, and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s period performance; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and Current grantees must be: Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOLA.
Application Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Date Added
May 21, 2024
The RTP is a federal assistance program that provides funds to states for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail uses. Funded through the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act for Federal fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the program supports a broad spectrum of trail activities such as maintenance, restoration, construction, and acquisition of land for recreational trails. The State of Maine participates in the RTP and has designated the Bureau of Parks and Lands to administer the program, focusing on projects that enhance public access, connectivity, and utilization of trails.
Application Deadline
Jun 6, 2024
Date Added
May 20, 2024
The non-Entitlement competitive grant program component prioritizes assistance to persons experiencing or At risk of homelessness and investments that increase the supply of housing to households with incomes of 60 percent or less of area median income. A. Eligible Applicants. An Applicant must be a Non-Entitlement Local Government. A Non-Entitlement Local Government means a Local Government in an area which is not a metropolitan city or part of an urban county, a Local Government that, as of September 1, 2017, was an incorporated city with a population of less than 50,000 or a county with an unincorporated area population of less than 200,000 persons, which had not entered into a three-year Urban County Cooperation Agreement, or a Local Government that was not otherwise entitled to receive CDBG funds directly from HUD. See Appendix A for a list of eligible Applicants for Non-Entitlement Local Government for fiscal year 2019-20. For applications that include the development of a Rental Housing project, the Sponsor must be a co-Applicant with the Non-Entitlement Local Government, pursuant to Guidelines Section 400. Sponsor includes the general partner(s); if there are two general partners, both must submit all the required co-Applicant documents. B. Eligible Activities. Pursuant to Guidelines Section 401, eligible activities under this PLHA competitive NOFA are limited to the following and must take place within the jurisdiction of the Applicant Local Government: 1. Development of new multifamily rental housing that is Affordable to households at or below 60 percent of AMI or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing that will be Affordable to households at or below 60 percent of AMI, but which is not currently restricted as Affordable housing. In order to be eligible as “substantial rehabilitation”, a project must complete a minimum of $40,000 per unit in hard construction costs; or 2. Assistance to persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, through rapid rehousing, or rental assistance, supportive services and case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers, or new construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of permanent or transitional rental housing C. Funding Limits The maximum application amount, including administrative costs, for the development of new multifamily rental housing or substantial rehabilitation of a multifamily rental housing project, or development of a navigation center is $3 million. The minimum application amount shall be $500,000. Â
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2024
This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.
Application Deadline
Nov 29, 2024
Date Added
May 20, 2024
This funding opportunity is designed to assist California Tribes in creating affordable housing solutions, including new construction and rehabilitation of existing properties, to support Native American communities, particularly those facing homelessness or at risk of it.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2024
Date Added
May 20, 2024
The program prioritizes Projects that benefit vulnerable and LMI populations as well as those located inside the Most Impacted and Distressed area (MID) or documented to impact the MID. Per the grant requirements program funds must benefit the MID and 50 percent of the program funds are required to benefit LMI persons. Additionally, for CDBG-MIT funds to be used as the non-federal cost share local match, the Project must be a HUD eligible activity and must meet a HUD national objective, per CDBG-MIT rules and regulations. Similarly, the Project must fully comply with all applicable federal rules and regulations, to include Davis Bacon and related acts, Section 3, Section 504, procurement, environmental review, and all other CDBG-MIT, cross-cutting, state and local applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. Jurisdictions within the MID that do not meet the allocation requirements are still eligible to submit Projects towards a 20 percent set aside. Applicants will then be required to submit Project applications which will be reviewed against eligibility thresholds to ensure they meet program requirements. The following Jurisdictions will be eligible to apply towards the 20 percent set aside:o City of Agoura Hillso City of Andersono City of Calabasaso City of Chicoo City of Gridleyo City of Lakeporto City of Los Angeleso City of Orovilleo City of Shasta Lakeo City of Westlake Villageo Tribal Entities located within the MID Â
Application Deadline
May 28, 2024
Date Added
May 20, 2024
The program prioritizes Projects that benefit vulnerable and LMI populations as well as those located inside the Most Impacted and Distressed area (MID) or documented to impact the MID. Per the grant requirements program funds must benefit the MID and 50 percent of the program funds are required to benefit LMI persons. Additionally, for CDBG-MIT funds to be used as the non-federal cost share local match, the Project must be a HUD eligible activity and must meet a HUD national objective, per CDBG-MIT rules and regulations. Similarly, the Project must fully comply with all applicable federal rules and regulations, to include Davis Bacon and related acts, Section 3, Section 504, procurement, environmental review, and all other CDBG-MIT, cross-cutting, state and local applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. The Eligible Applicants for 2018 MIT-RIP funds are Jurisdictions within the MID. This includes eligible Jurisdictions that have seen 1 percent or more of total structures destroyed by fire and have more that 0.4 percent of total land designated as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard risk that will receive a proportional allocation of program funds. Eligible Applicants with allocations include Butte County, Lake County, Los Angeles County, Malibu, Paradise, Redding, and Shasta County. Â
Application Deadline
May 28, 2024
Date Added
May 20, 2024
The program prioritizes Projects that benefit vulnerable and LMI populations as well as those located inside the Most Impacted and Distressed area (MID) or documented to impact the MID. Per the grant requirements program funds must benefit the MID and 50 percent of the program funds are required to benefit LMI persons. Additionally, for CDBG-MIT funds to be used as the non-federal cost share local match, the Project must be a HUD eligible activity and must meet a HUD national objective, per CDBG-MIT rules and regulations. Similarly, the Project must fully comply with all applicable federal rules and regulations, to include Davis Bacon and related acts, Section 3, Section 504, procurement, environmental review, and all other CDBG-MIT, cross-cutting, state and local applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. Â
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
May 17, 2024
The Community Energy Management (CEM) Program, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), offers grants to improve energy management, increase energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy adoption for local governments and tribes. This program is part of the EGLE Catalyst Communities Initiative, supporting Governor Whitmer’s climate change priorities. The grant period runs from January 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with a total of $5,850,000 available, sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). Projects must focus on energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, fleet electrification, EV charging infrastructure, and clean energy workforce development. The application deadline is June 30, 2024, or until funds are exhausted.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
May 17, 2024
The CATALYST Grant aims to enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers in South Carolina by promoting the adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), Quality Management Systems (QMSs), and Lean Manufacturing tools. Eligible manufacturers must have a NAICS code beginning with 31, 32, or 33, be physically located in South Carolina for at least one year, operate within the Department of Defense supply chain, and employ at least four workers. The grant supports consultative assessments to identify opportunities for AMT deployment and funds pilot projects in areas such as augmented reality training, digital work instructions, and robotics. The grant application opens on October 5, 2023, following an informational webinar, and closes on June 30, 2024, or when all slots are filled. The grant provides funding for projects recommended by AMT assessments, as well as QMS and Lean Manufacturing implementations to help manufacturers eliminate waste and reduce rework, improving their effectiveness as DIB suppliers.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 15, 2024
This program provides funding to certified community development financial institutions to strengthen their operations and expand services for small businesses and underserved communities in Pennsylvania.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 15, 2024
This program provides funding to support projects that promote business retention, expansion, and attraction by marketing the state as an investment destination and highlighting regional assets.