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State Workforce Development Grants

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Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support infrastructure and technology projects that enhance the competitiveness of Pennsylvania's businesses and workforce through collaboration between public entities and academic institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions, arts organizations, and community nonprofits in Kansas to promote cultural and artistic activities that enhance student achievement, community development, and workforce readiness.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Development (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative housing projects that assist low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges.

Housing
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 supports local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty by providing essential services such as education, job training, and emergency assistance to low-income individuals and families across the country.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
FY26-1 Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

Community Development
City or township governments
FY 2024 Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides funding to improve workplace safety and health education, training, and prevention services, particularly for small businesses and K-12 schools in Michigan.

Safety
Nonprofits
Grant Matching Program
$1,000,000
Nevada Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance (OFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in Nevada to help them secure federal grants by covering up to fifty percent of the required non-federal match.

Capacity Building
County governments
Peacekeepers
$15,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chicago and suburban Cook County to implement community-based interventions aimed at reducing firearm violence through trained local mediators.

Safety
Nonprofits
Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI)
$5,000,000
Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides matching funds to Texas public universities to attract distinguished researchers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, enhancing the state's research capabilities and economic development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
$15,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in California to help support equity applicants and licensees in the cannabis industry by reducing barriers to entry and promoting compliance and business development.

Housing
City or township 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
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EmPower Massachusetts Grant Opportunities
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community organizations and partners in Massachusetts to develop and implement clean energy solutions that benefit low-income and underserved populations facing high energy burdens.

Energy
Nonprofits