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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
Oil and Gas Well Capping Pilot Initiative
$7,555,327
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county governments in Kern and Los Angeles Counties for training programs that prepare workers to safely cap abandoned oil wells, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Natural Resources
County governments
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
State ScaleUp Grants
$49,999
Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to employers and apprenticeship sponsors in Colorado to develop or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs, helping to create a skilled and diverse workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Jersey Film Works Grant Program
$750,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey to develop training and workforce development initiatives in the film and digital media sectors, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community One Stop for Growth Grant
$250,000
Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities and select non-profit organizations to support economic development projects, including revitalizing vacant storefronts and enhancing commercial spaces in designated districts.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Future Energy Job Act Multi-Cultural Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations focused on job training for underserved populations in the clean energy sector, promoting equitable workforce development and partnerships with industry employers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California's local governments to develop and support housing projects and services for low- to moderate-income households, particularly those at risk of homelessness.

Housing
City or township governments
Demolition Grant Program in North Carolina
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for demolishing vacant, publicly owned buildings to promote private investment and job creation in their communities.

Infrastructure
County governments
2026 Iowa Thriving Communities Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program recognizes and supports Iowa communities that implement innovative housing strategies to meet local housing demands, enhancing their competitiveness for federal housing tax credits.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
Contact for amount
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
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
Solar Pipeline Training Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Illinois-based organizations to develop solar energy workforce training programs aimed at underserved communities and individuals facing employment barriers, ensuring equitable access to clean energy job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for solar energy projects and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to promote renewable energy development.

Energy
City or township governments
Georgia Educational Technology Consortium Innovation Grant
$3,000
Georgia Educational Technology Consortium (GaETC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2025

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
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
$10,000,000
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Tribes and Tribal Entities in California to develop and improve affordable housing and infrastructure projects that benefit their communities.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
$1,000
Alliant Energy Foundation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
2026-2027 Swab Team Services Grant
$650,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

May 13, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations in Minnesota to implement lead hazard mitigation services, including education, blood lead testing, and environmental interventions, particularly in communities at high risk for lead exposure.

Health
Nonprofits