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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofits and educational institutions to create tailored exchange projects that foster professional collaboration and leadership development among emerging leaders and mid-level professionals from the U.S. and other countries.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program
$550,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop a program that introduces foreign higher education leaders to the American community college model, focusing on workforce readiness and international partnerships.

Education
Nonprofits
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant Program
$750,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that partner with Michigan nursing facilities to implement projects that improve the quality of life and care for residents, focusing on innovative, resident-centered approaches.

Health
Nonprofits
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2028

Date Added

Jul 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve medical and human performance capabilities for military personnel, focusing on innovative solutions for Special Operations Forces in challenging environments.

Health
Nonprofits
Headache Medicine Fellowship
$90,000
Pfizer
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S. academic institutions to establish a one-year fellowship in headache medicine, focusing on training healthcare professionals in underserved areas while promoting diversity and improving patient outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$78,000
Cancer Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This fellowship provides financial support and training for early-career researchers at the intersection of immunology and data science, focusing on innovative cancer immunotherapy projects.

Health
Individuals
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities across the U.S. for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local resilience.

Community Development
State governments
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$174,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to early-career postdoctoral researchers in the field of aging, helping them transition into independent faculty positions while establishing their own research programs.

Health
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship
$4,467,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to facilitate professional exchange programs for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on key areas such as economic prosperity, energy, liberty, and security.

International Development
Nonprofits