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State Workforce Development Grants

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Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development Grant
$35,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen clean water organizations in Vermont by enhancing their capacity for community engagement, administrative efficiency, and workforce development.

Capacity Building
Exclusive - see details
Artificial Intelligence Technology in Career and Technical Education Pathways
$25,000
New Jersey Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to New Jersey County Vocational School Districts to develop a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in partnership with higher education institutions and industry experts.

Education
Independent school districts
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects aimed at low-income and vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, large families, seniors, and farmworkers in California.

Housing
Small businesses
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women in Commercial Driver’s License Training Grant 2025
$300,000
Maine Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that train women for Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Maine, aiming to increase their participation in the transportation and construction workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Internship & Workforce Upskilling Program for Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois create structured internship programs and improve workforce training to attract and retain skilled workers.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,375,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a designated electric vehicle component manufacturer in McLean County, Illinois, to enhance their facilities and equipment for EV production.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois that train and assist underserved populations in gaining employment in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado-based companies developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them overcome early-stage funding challenges and promote local economic growth.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Meat Education and Training Grant Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota schools to develop or improve meat cutting and butchery training for students in grades 6 through 12, enhancing vocational education and career readiness in the meat processing industry.

Workforce Development
Private institutions of higher education
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Ohio Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant, Round 2
$5,000
Georgia Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Georgia paraprofessionals pursuing certification as teachers through a specific training program, helping cover their educational expenses.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations to develop community-driven workforce development initiatives that support vulnerable populations and address local economic challenges.

Workforce Development
Exclusive - see details
Employer Grants
$500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding supports Idaho businesses in expanding their workforce and retraining employees to meet economic growth needs, ultimately fostering job creation and skill development.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Georgia Educational Technology Consortium Innovation Grant
$3,000
Georgia Educational Technology Consortium (GaETC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Georgia educators seeking to enhance student learning through innovative technology-driven projects in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Education
Independent school districts
CMP Long Term Care Staff Development
$13,500
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois for training programs focused on improving staff skills in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief training, to enhance the quality of care for residents.

Health
County governments
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits