Nevada Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports individual folk artists in Nevada to preserve and share their traditional arts through community engagement projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Nevada to support educational programs, cultural preservation, and community health initiatives for residents facing economic challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada that provide programs focused on improving educational success, workforce readiness, and essential community services for families in need.

This grant provides financial support to educators in Washoe County schools for innovative projects and improvements that enhance student learning and educational experiences.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Douglas County to address the impacts of the opioid crisis through various community-focused initiatives and support services.

This funding opportunity is designed to foster collaboration between schools, colleges, and STEM industries in Nevada to develop training programs that equip students with essential skills and credentials for immediate employment in STEM fields after high school.

The Southern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop an educated, skilled, and diverse STEM workforce in Southern Nevada. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

The Rural STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop a diverse workforce in Rural Nevada with the skills and education needed by STEM industries. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

The Northwestern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that align with the objective of developing a diverse talent pool to meet the employment needs of Northwestern Nevada’s evolving STEM industries. Projects should address equity in STEM, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships in Nevada between industry and workforce training providers to create programs that equip individuals with essential STEM skills for high-demand jobs.