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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
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
Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI)
$5,000,000
Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides matching funds to Texas public universities to attract distinguished researchers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, enhancing the state's research capabilities and economic development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
$15,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in California to help support equity applicants and licensees in the cannabis industry by reducing barriers to entry and promoting compliance and business development.

Housing
City or township governments
Rural Health Care Workforce Incentive and Sustainability Model
$200,000
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Nebraska to develop sustainable career pathways in the healthcare sector for SNAP recipients in rural and underserved communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Healthcare Upskilling & Training Grants
$50,000
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas hospitals and long-term care facilities to enhance workforce training and development, ultimately improving healthcare delivery and access in the state.

Health
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Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

Agriculture
Individuals
Iowa Thriving Communities Program
$1,300,000
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This initiative provides recognition and competitive advantages to Iowa communities developing innovative housing strategies, helping them attract investment and improve housing options for residents.

Housing
City or township governments
Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities in New York to develop and enhance workforce training programs in agriculture and food systems, addressing labor shortages and preparing individuals for careers in these industries.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to developers in distressed New Jersey municipalities for real estate projects that aim to revitalize communities and have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing
Nonprofits
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Economic Development Program (EDP)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Urban and Community Forestry Grant
$100,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Idaho for projects that promote sustainable urban forestry practices in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments