Wyoming Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for solar energy projects that enhance energy independence and benefit low-to-moderate income communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Natrona County, Wyoming, for events that boost local economic activity and enhance community well-being.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to conduct a detailed economic impact study of Wyoming's energy industry, focusing on its benefits, investments, and contributions to the state's economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Western Nebraska that focus on improving community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and resilience over a two-year period.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Cheyenne to assist low- and moderate-income residents through projects focused on housing, infrastructure, and essential services.

This award recognizes businesses and nonprofits in Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate exceptional ethics and integrity in their operations and community impact.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

First Nations’ Young Natural Resource Professionals Cohort (“cohort”) is a 12-month enrichment opportunity, designed to support the knowledge and networks of young natural resource professionals in the Northern Great Plains. Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute State: Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of the cohort is to support and convene 15 early-career natural resource professionals who are employed by Tribes in the Northern Great Plains. Members of the cohort will develop professional, leadership, and technical skills, and learn how to employ tribal and community conservation priorities. By the end of the cohort, participants will 1.) gain a deeper understanding of traditional stewardship practices that improve and conserve tribal lands, 2.) receive specialized training to manage projects, and 3.) be able to communicate the importance of upholding tribal sovereignty, cultural grounding, and connection to ancestral lands in resource management. Members of the cohort have access to the following: A $5,000 stipend to hosting Tribe Travel support for professional development A $50,000 tribal grant to lead a conservation-focused project Participation in a supportive network comprised of other young professionals in your region. Mentorship in project planning, management, reporting, and much more! Project Period The start date of the cohort is October 1, 2024, and the end date is September 30, 2025. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants must be early-career tribally-affiliated natural resource professionals that are employed by a tribal natural resource and/or environmental department in the Northern Great Plains (Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming). Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to: Applicants must be tribally-affiliated with a Native American community. Applicants must be employed by a tribal natural resource and/or environmental department in the Northern Great Plains. Applicants must be between the age of 18-30 years old. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For more information, visit First Nations Development Institute.

The Creative Aging Project Grant is open to non-profit organizations and to individual teaching artists to develop Creative Aging programming in Wyoming communities. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This is a competitive grant. Grants will be awarded to organizations and/or individual teaching artists in order to develop and implement between one and four separate 8-week creative aging programs by June 30th, 2025. Funding Information Grants will be awarded in increments of $2,500 for each 8 week creative aging program ($2,500 for one program, $5,000 for two programs, $7,500 for three programs, $10,000 for four programs). Eligibility Criteria Must either be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or a government agency to be eligible to receive Wyoming Arts Council funding. 501(c)3 non-profit organizations The Internal Revenue Service determines who meets the criteria of being a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Government Agency This includes tribal government, municipal, county, state and federal government, higher education, and school districts. Tribal Government – Each Tribe may receive either one Community Support Grant per year, or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year, per entity. City and County Government – Each entity may receive either one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. State Government – Each entity within each department may receive either one Community Support Grant per year, or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. School Districts – Each District may receive either one Community Support Grant per year. or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. University of Wyoming and Wyoming Community Colleges – Each department at these educational institutions may apply for a grant. Proposed projects must serve a broad audience, be artistically excellent, incorporate outreach, and are not designed to primarily serve only the student population. Each department may receive either one Community Support Grant or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. Additional Requirements Applicants must be a Wyoming based organization or an organization in a bordering state that primarily serves the citizens of Wyoming. Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable Wyoming state laws. Individual Artists Arts Council support to individual artists includes the Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant, merit-based fellowships in performing, visual and literary arts, and mentoring grants for Folk and Traditional artists. Individual applicants must Be 18 years of age or older, and not be a student enrolled in a secondary school or in an undergraduate or graduate art-related degree program. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.  Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years.  Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year.  Acknowledge that the Wyoming Arts Council is not liable for lost or damaged material submitted with their grant application. Agree to allow the Wyoming Arts Council to duplicate my material submitted with the grant application for purposes of the selection process. Review and comply with the requirements in the General Provisions by the Attorney General of the State of Wyoming, which are provided in the Subgrantee Award Agreement. Pay all taxes and other such amounts required by federal, state and local law, including but not limited to federal personal income taxes, social security taxes and sales taxes. Secretary of State Requirements All 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations must be registered to do business in Wyoming with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s (SOS) office, and be in good standing and in compliance with the laws of the State.  This requirement does not apply to government organizations or individual artists. The Applicant Organization (or if they are using a 501(c)(3) non-profit for their Fiscal Sponsor), must confirm their status is current with the Secretary of State’s office by going to the Filing Search page. UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). For more information, visit WAC.

This grant provides funding to Goshen County businesses to enhance their workforce training initiatives. It aims to complement potential funding from Wyoming Workforce Development, addressing the increasingly competitive nature of workforce development funds. The grant supports the creation of training programs that improve skills and capabilities, thereby boosting job creation and economic prosperity within the county. Deadlines: Applications due first Friday of November, February, May, August

The Wyoming Women’s Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 Grant cycle. Donor Name: Wyoming Women’s Foundation State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) invests in the economic self-sufficiency of women and opportunities for girls in Wyoming. Funding Priorities Income and asset development WYWF will fund programs that help women advance their ability to live at or above the Wyoming Self-Sufficiency Standard for their family composition and county of residence. Examples of income and asset development projects include education and job training for higher wages and asset development programs including those aimed toward first home purchases, business development and retirement savings. Mentoring and leadership WYWF will fund programs that advance confidence and make meaningful connections for women and girls. Examples of mentoring and leadership programs include leadership training, women and girls mentoring, career development and STEM programming. Systems change WYWF will fund programs that address barriers to economic self-sufficiency and the gender wage gap through advocacy and education. Examples include wage negotiation training and awareness campaigns that highlight the issues and change attitudes about the gender wage gap in Wyoming. Eligibility Criteria  Grant applicants must meet the following criteria: Have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status through their own organization or sponsoring agency. Grants are NOT made to individuals. Must request grants designed with the specific purpose of promoting long-term economic self-sufficiency of women and opportunities for girls living within the state of Wyoming. Must submit an application that significantly addresses at least one WYWF granting priority. For more information, visit WYWF.