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COVID-19 Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides devices to libraries, schools, and community organizations in Pennsylvania to improve digital access and skills for low-income and underserved communities.

Education
City or township governments
Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
$7,380,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This funding is aimed at fostering collaboration among regional economic development organizations to improve services for businesses and create a more effective statewide economic strategy.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
$500,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
AHSC Round 9 NOFA
$775,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that create affordable housing and improve transportation options in California, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities while promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Housing
Small businesses
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program
$100,000
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

Health
Nonprofits
Workforce Training Support Program
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that train and support manufacturers in developing a skilled workforce, helping to improve productivity and business growth.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2025-2027 Job and Work Readiness Grant
$300,000
Oregon Youth Development Division
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young people aged 16-24 who are out of school or facing employment barriers to gain essential job skills, complete their education, and prepare for well-paying careers.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry Program
$150,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs that provide structured financial industry exposure and training for District youth aged 16 to 18, fostering early career interest and skill development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Subgrant K-12
$60,000,000
U.S. Department of Education, administered by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Ohio's local education agencies to improve literacy and language development for K-12 students, particularly those from low-income families, through evidence-based interventions and professional development.

Education
City or township governments
Oregon Digital Equity Program Grant
$1,000,000
Oregon Business Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational and public institutions in Oregon to promote digital inclusion and improve access to internet technologies for underserved communities.

Education
City or township governments
Rural Healthcare Center of Excellence
$2,400,000
Tennessee Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in Tennessee to establish a center that will improve rural health access and outcomes through innovative service delivery and technical assistance.

Health
Nonprofits
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Grid Resiliency Grant
$2,083,815
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small utility companies and public utilities in Oklahoma for improving their electricity service resiliency through various enhancements like weatherization and advanced technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) Grant
$5,000
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This program provides small employers in Michigan with matching funds, up to $5,000, to invest in safety and health equipment and training, prioritizing high-hazard industries to improve workplace safety and reduce injury risks.

Safety
Small businesses
Workforce Poverty Initiative - Employment Barrier Fund
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
FY2026 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) – Rural
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic and community development projects in Maryland's rural areas, targeting entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce, and cooperative initiatives, and is available to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions serving these communities.

Community Development
County governments
2024 Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Pennsylvania veterans and their eligible spouses in overcoming employment barriers and improving job prospects.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments