New York Employment Labor and Training Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and event organizers in Cattaraugus County to create tourism-driven events and attractions that encourage visitors to explore the area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, tribal groups, and local governments in New York to create community gardens that promote nutrition education and increase access to fresh produce for low-income residents.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to women in Massachusetts and New York for travel or equipment related to their studies, athletic pursuits, professional training, or alternative healing, helping to cover up to 50% of the associated costs.

This funding opportunity supports health and human service nonprofits in six counties of New York to strengthen their organizational capacity and sustainability through various capacity-building initiatives.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York, to help them grow, enhance their communities, and improve operational stability.

This funding opportunity provides city departments in Rochester with financial support to create inclusive wellness programs that promote employee health and well-being.

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and public K-12 schools in Dutchess County, New York, for implementing food waste reduction initiatives, including in-vessel composting systems and food waste drop-off programs.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Lewis County to implement innovative programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

This grant provides $10,000 to Bronx-based organizations for innovative projects that promote community cohesion or improve health equity and access to wellness resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver training and education programs that enhance workplace safety and health across New York State.

This funding opportunity provides $2,500 to individual artists for the creation of new works that engage and enrich their local communities.

This grant provides funding to public libraries in five counties of the Finger Lakes region to enhance access and promote reading and learning among youth.

This grant provides funding to educators and community organizations in New York State to develop programs and purchase equipment that enhance health, physical education, recreation, and dance for youth.

This opportunity invites K-12 students in Dutchess County, New York, to create artwork from recyclable materials, promoting awareness of recycling and sustainability through an art challenge.

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative performing arts projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling multiple presenters to engage audiences through high-quality performances and community-focused activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and New York that focus on animal welfare, environmental protection, and veterinary education, particularly in areas like Crane, Midland, Odessa, and Manhattan.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York City that focus on improving the lives and self-sufficiency of low-income women and children, particularly through job training and placement programs.

This funding provides $3,000 to emerging individual artists and artist collectives based in Queens, New York, to support the creation of new artistic projects across various disciplines.