Discover grants for workforce development, job training, and career readiness. Funding supports employment programs, skills development, and career education. Additional grants promote economic advancement, workforce well-being, and initiatives that prepare individuals for an evolving job market.
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Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that focus on education, childre...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that develop professional skills and expand career opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Grant funding may support new or existing programs t...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...
Grants to Quebec arts collectives and nonprofit arts organizations for projects to encourage the pursuit of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote art in areas of the province in need of artistic influence. Funds may be used for rental of space fo...
Grants to New York police departments and sheriff’s offices in eligible locations to promote the use of technology. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators to improve training for healthcare professionals. Funded activities must be based in a nonprofit organization such as a university, hospital, or NGO. The purpose of the program is to strengthen clinicians' abiliti...
Fellowships to USA journalists to improve their craft at a university in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the fellowship, journalists will participate in seminars to help them hone their reporting skills. Topics include global economy, accounting principles, finan...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and entrepreneurs for business initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include building construction and renovation, equipment and supplies purchases, workforce development, m...
Awards to Canada early-career researchers for outstanding work in conducting cerebrovascular or cardiovascular research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funds offer salary support for qualifying applicants, who must have ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit conservation groups and government agencies to reduce pollution in local water sources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address stat...
Grants and in-kind technical support to Minnesota teaching institutions and clinical training sites for activities that support dental programs. Funding is intended for projects that improve access to dental health care for disadvantaged communities and promote in...
Grants to USA and Canada licensed early-career physicians affiliated with academic and clinical research institutions for medical research related to lymphoma. Funding is intended for salary support, research supplies, and professional development expenses, includ...
Fellowships to USA and Canada early career postgraduate researchers affiliated with academic and research institutions to support career development in lymphoma research. The program is intended to support research directly related to the treatment, prevention, or...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada individuals affiliated with academic and research institutions and government entities for research training in the field of lymphoma. This program is open to junior faculty members, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fell...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine businesses in eligible locations for workforce development efforts that benefit income-eligible residents. Funding is intended to support new and established companies and to assist with the creation of new permanent jobs for low- ...
Grants to Rhode Island community-based organizations for partnerships to support families in crisis. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote stability and economic independence for low-income families, while providing a full range of support and clear pat...
Grant to a USA or International NGO, IHE, or for-profit organization to address forced labor in the seafood supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities are investigative operations, verifying labor violations, monitori...
Contract for services to a New Mexico proposer for workforce development training. The contractor will be required to provide training for school professionals, including health assistants, youth leadership, school nurses, and general school professionals. The pur...
Grants to North Carolina emerging and established artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development. Funding is intended to provide direct financial support to individual artists. Eligible activities include enhancing their skills and abilitie...
Grants to USA individual artists and teams of artists to showcase their work and further their creative projects. Funding is intended to support emerging and mid-career musical theater artists who are creating new, fully producible stage works. Eligible artists in...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to assist with operating expenses. Funding is intended for the general operations of the nonprofit, such as the day-to-day expenses of the office and staff. While all arts and...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit foundations and agencies, businesses, and institutions of higher education for energy-related projects that benefit eligible residents. Applicants must register in the grants management system prior to submitting a proposal. Funds may be u...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support, programming support, organizational staff training, and new programs. Appli...
Grants to Georgia state agencies, local units of government, and tribal entities for projects that enhance parks and recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to provide new or significantly improved recreation ...
Grants to New Mexico high schools and local educational agencies to improve educational outcomes for high school students. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve graduation rates and attendance and enhance academic proficiency. Successful app...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Alabama public school teachers to enhance student performance in elementary and middle school mathematics and English language arts. Grant funds may be used for classroom technology, professional development, and instructional resources. ...
Grants to Alabama teams of public high school teachers to improve college and career readiness. Grant funds may be used for instructional resources, technology, and professional development. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources necessary to p...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and companies for business development projects. Funding is intended for workforce development, entrepreneurial training programs, loan assistance programs, and stude...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations for programs to address employment and workplace rights. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to provide education, outreach, and legal services related to employment laws and domestic ...
Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio artists in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to help artists advance their work, elevate the quality and raise the profile of artistic work in the region, and assist artists in achieving their arti...
Grants to Idaho businesses to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to assist employers who want to expand their current workforce or retrain existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion initiative...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho community-based partnerships to promote workforce expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to support the efforts of teams, with representation and guidance from businesses, educational institutions, and other community partner...
Grants to Idaho consortia of businesses to develop and implement workforce training programs. Funding is intended for activities that offer transferable skills gains for all individuals participating in the program. Eligible programs address industry-specific need...
Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote environmental equity and democracy. Funding is intended for place-based solutions and grassroots leadership that help build sustainable, inclusive, resilient communities...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...
Opportunity for New York City businesses in eligible regions to participate in a contest for capital and in-kind support. In addition to monetary prizes, winning businesses will receive mentor support, networking opportunities, and capital matchmaking. Eligible bu...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for maritime-related activities. Funding is intended to support services, projects, and programs in the focus areas of historic maritime collections and traditional skills. ...
In-kind services for USA nonprofit public charities to enhance capacity. Applicants must complete an assessment of readiness prior to applying. Successful applicants receive one free year of access to a digital platform, a structured capacity-building program, onb...
Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina established and emerging artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development activities. Funding is intended to support artists in a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing art...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...
Opportunity for Arizona Native American women from eligible Tribes to participate in a business training program. Participants will receive mentorship sessions, take part in MBA-level business classes, have access to networking opportunities, and learn new skills ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas early-stage businesses in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants in the program receive coaching and mentorship, networking opportunities, deals and perks,...
Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to meet health care needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for medical equipment, facility upgrades, community outreach, staff salaries, and training. Special consideration is given to program...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont individual artists for career advancement activities. First-time applicants must create an account in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies with a mentor, conference attendance, marketing, travel, and...