Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Employment Labor and Training

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

This grant provides financial support to community-based news organizations in western Iowa to enhance local journalism and ensure residents have access to accurate and engaging news coverage.

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri to develop essential public infrastructure that supports the growth and retention of industrial businesses, creating jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the District of Columbia to establish school-based and summer nutrition markets that provide fresh produce and pantry items to low-income families and children, addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

This program provides financial support, advertising credits, and mentorship to small wedding businesses facing economic challenges, helping them grow and thrive in the competitive wedding industry.

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

This program provides cash incentives to companies that create jobs and invest in North Carolina, encouraging them to expand or establish facilities in the state.

This program provides $25 grocery and gas gift cards to cancer patients in Northern New England who are currently undergoing treatment or receiving palliative care, helping to alleviate financial burdens and food insecurity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job training and educational services to low-income adults in Nebraska, particularly those receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits, to help them secure stable employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

This funding supports program providers and employers in creating or expanding training programs for displaced workers, focusing on new skills development, staff upskilling, and workforce automation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to for-profit and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods by transforming corner stores into healthier retail environments.

This program provides cash incentives to businesses that create new, permanent jobs in Colorado, encouraging them to relocate or expand operations in the state while requiring local government support.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources administers the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program to strengthen the local food system, enhance equitable access to locally produced food, and improve resilience to supply and distribution disruptions. The program connects farmers, fishermen, and local producers to markets and builds the infrastructure required to produce and distribute healthy food efficiently and safely. Eligible projects are capital in nature and may include equipment purchases, contracted labor for implementation, and planning and design costs directly tied to capital improvements. Projects must address systemic inequities and expand access to fresh local food while improving the resiliency of the Commonwealths food system. Maximum funding per applicant is 500,000 dollars in both agriculture and local food system tracks. Applicants may be individuals, for profit entities, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, or other governmental entities that can meet application requirements and enter into contracts with the department. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and projects must be located within Massachusetts with benefits to residents statewide. Applications are due May 2, 2024. Additional information is available from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.