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Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to community organizations and educational institutions to train incarcerated individuals nearing release for jobs in the clean energy sector, helping them reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
FY2026 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) – Rural
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic and community development projects in Maryland's rural areas, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions that serve these communities.

Community Development
County governments
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding and support to small, equity-eligible contractors in Illinois, particularly those from underserved communities, to help them grow and succeed in the clean energy sector.

Energy
Nonprofits
DNA Cold Case (DNACC) Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Michigan-accredited universities to develop or expand cold case investigation programs in collaboration with law enforcement, focusing on unresolved homicides and missing persons cases.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Delaware County to improve job prospects for veterans and their eligible spouses by addressing employment barriers and offering comprehensive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Going PRO Talent Fund Grants
$50,000,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding is available for Michigan businesses to train and upskill their workforce, helping to close the skills gap and support industry-recognized credentialing.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovate ND
$50,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This state-funded program provides up to $50,000 in reimbursement to North Dakota-based entrepreneurs for validating business ideas and conducting market research, supporting the growth of innovative and scalable businesses.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Artist Opportunity Grant
$1,500
Arizona Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Arizona to pursue career-enhancing projects and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR)
$2,000,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports accredited residency programs in primary care fields to train new doctors in underserved areas, enhancing access to healthcare for communities in need.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Rural Development Fund Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Community Development
Individuals
Maine Rural State Americorps Grants
$135,000
Volunteer Maine
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local entities in Maine to implement AmeriCorps programs that address rural challenges through community service in areas like public health, workforce development, and environmental resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program
$4,657,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for hands-on clinical training in healthcare, focusing on rural primary care and oral health.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and promote effective stewardship programs in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to create equitable access to clean energy careers and entrepreneurship for historically marginalized communities in Massachusetts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education