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State Workforce Development Grants

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The Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund (COF)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Virginia to attract and secure significant business investments and job creation by assisting companies facing competition from other states or countries.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Community One Stop for Growth Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Massachusetts public entities and their partners for a range of economic development projects, from planning and infrastructure improvements to revitalizing downtown areas and coastal communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
$100,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for small dairy producers in Iowa to enhance their processing capabilities through modernization and efficiency improvements.

Agriculture
Individuals
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance New York's port infrastructure and logistics capabilities to support the growth of the offshore wind industry, targeting projects that promote economic development and workforce training.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides competitive funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to help stabilize neighborhoods affected by the housing foreclosure crisis by investing in abandoned and foreclosed properties.

Housing
County governments
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support infrastructure and technology projects that enhance the competitiveness of Pennsylvania's businesses and workforce through collaboration between public entities and academic institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp B
$240,000
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create and deliver specialized training and resources to improve health outcomes for populations in New York State affected by HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, substance use, trauma, and legal issues.

Health
City or township governments
Law Enforcement Training Scholarship Program
$5,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides financial support for specialized training in law enforcement and investigative techniques to eligible Maryland law enforcement agencies and offices.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN) Technical Assistance Grant
$1,000,000
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to Jobs for the Future to enhance collaboration among Texas school districts, higher education institutions, and workforce partners, aiming to improve college and career pathways for students, especially those underrepresented in postsecondary education.

Education
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Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
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Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
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
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding supports local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty by providing essential services such as education, job training, and emergency assistance to low-income individuals and families across the country.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments