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Grants for Nonprofits - Workforce Development

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Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Childcare Workforce Investment Grants
$10,000
Chaffee County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed childcare centers in Chaffee County, Colorado, to enhance staff training and retention, ultimately increasing the availability of quality childcare services for local families.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Dairy’s Foundation Grants
$10,000
Dairy’s Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative dairy-related events and educational programs that enhance the skills of dairy producers and foster public trust in the dairy industry.

Education
Nonprofits
Special Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Volusia and Flagler counties, helping them enhance community enrichment and social support initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Literacy Opportunity Grant Program
$6,000
ProLiteracy & The Nora Roberts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that deliver direct literacy instruction to adults, helping them improve their literacy skills and expand their educational programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Development (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative housing projects that assist low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BJA FY25 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support to organizations that assist state and local correctional facilities in implementing effective substance use treatment and aftercare programs for incarcerated individuals.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26-1 Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

Community Development
City or township governments
FY 2024 Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides funding to improve workplace safety and health education, training, and prevention services, particularly for small businesses and K-12 schools in Michigan.

Safety
Nonprofits
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program
$900,000
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska-based organizations and school districts to create after-school and community learning programs that enhance academic achievement and personal development for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools.

Education
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to create leadership development programs for young African leaders, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa.

International Development
Nonprofits
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Grant Matching Program
$1,000,000
Nevada Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance (OFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in Nevada to help them secure federal grants by covering up to fifty percent of the required non-federal match.

Capacity Building
County governments
Eastern Bank Foundation Impact Grants
$12,000,000
Eastern Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that empower low- to moderate-income individuals and families through education, affordable housing, and essential human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Avery Dennison Foundation Grant
$100,000
The Avery Dennison Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations working internationally to improve education access, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance economic opportunities for marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits