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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Employment Labor and Training

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AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Central Illinois that provide workforce development programs to help individuals gain skills for sustainable employment and break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Industry Sector Grants
Contact for amount
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educational, health, and religious organizations in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with a focus on scholarships for local high school graduates and youth programs.

Education
County governments
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in New York State to implement training programs that improve workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

Science and Technology
State governments
Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund
$1,000
Road Runners Club of America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to create or sustain inclusive youth running programs that promote healthy lifestyles for children of all abilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant
$20,000
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation (HHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to mid-sized Chicago-based charities focused on improving health, education, and economic opportunities for underserved communities, particularly on the city's south and west sides.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Firefighter Training Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Wisconsin fire departments and educational institutions to develop training initiatives that engage youth in firefighting and emergency response careers.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts, helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater financial independence and stability.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established arts nonprofits and cultural organizations for general operating expenses, promoting high-quality programming and administrative stability in the arts sector.

Arts
City or township governments
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education