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 $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for projects that will have a positive impact on eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of job training, affordable housing, assisting the economically disadvantaged, education, arts and c...
Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for historic restoration and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Elig...
Grants to Virginia government agencies and nonprofit organizations to prevent hate crimes. Funding is intended to minimize bias-motivated incidents by supporting institutions and/or nonprofits within a locality that may be at risk for targeted, bias-motivated viol...
Grants to Washington local, regional, and city transit agencies and transportation authorities to improve the energy efficiency of the state's transportation systems. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is ...
Grants to Texas artists and nonprofit arts organizations for arts and culture initiatives to benefit residents and tourists in eligible regions. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, public art projects, operating expenses, and classes that include a ...
Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...
Opportunity for USA medical doctors to obtain certification through a training program focused on clinical research. The program provides applicants with professional development opportunities and access to resources. Training focuses on investigating treatment an...
Grants to Washington businesses for youth homelessness services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support outreach, case management, and other supportive services that prevent and end youth homelessness. The purpose of the program is to improve housing...
Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...
Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to promote security. Funding is intended to help CBOs, particularly in underserved areas, increase and strengthen their safety and resilience. Grants can fund various community needs rel...
Opportunity for Colorado artists in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort. Artists will receive tools and training to help them be successful in running a creative business. Participants will receive a stipent, mentorship, resources, and access to...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...
Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be us...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote change in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for original programs that address issues related to inequity and injustice. Preference will be given to applicants working in the...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...
Opportunity for Quebec nonprofit arts organizations and artists' cooperatives in eligible locations to carry out fundraising activities. Eligible activities include a range of initiatives, including but not limited to the creation of shows and exhibitions, collabo...
Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...
Grant of $1,000 to a New York theatrical artist or arts professional for theater-based projects. Funding is intended for the writing or production of a new work, completion of a work in progress, or a new production of an existing work. Proposals should support or...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support young women and girls in crisis. Funding is intended to assist with job training, counseling, housing, and other critical services. Eligible organizations serve young women a...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support services and initiatives in the areas of economic opportunity, health and stab...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...
Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...
Grants to Florida fire departments to improve firefighter safety and enhance services. Funding is intended to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer fire departments and combination fire departments. The grant also provides financial assistance to ...
Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...
Grants to Michigan organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the workforce and to create projects within a broad range of interest areas, including education, health, the arts, disadvantaged yout...
Grants to Florida fire service providers, including volunteer fire departments, to safeguard the health of firefighters. Funding is intended to outfit firefighting units with the supplies, equipment, and training necessary to protect firefighters from exposure to ...
Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for initiatives to increase wages for low-income residents. Funding is intended for connecting low-income residents to middle-wage careers through upskilling activities, and for advocating for policy change to reduce...
Grants of $50,000 to Canada postdoctoral fellows and students affiliated with a post-secondary institution or representing their own start-up company to advance research on aging and technology. Funding areas of interest include cognitive health, mobility, employm...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit museums and county historical societies for general operating support. Funding is intended to promote the museum community and assist historical societies and museums that are not receiving funding from other state sources. Eligibl...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and public schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit ...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of animal welfare, h...
Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...
Grants to Massachusetts school districts, educational collaboratives, and charters for technical education and career development programs designed for secondary and post-secondary students. Applicants must pre-register before applying. Priority is given to distri...
Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...
Grants and sponsorships to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...
In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...
Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...
Grants to Arkansas public school districts and charter schools to deliver tutoring services. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing impactful tutoring programs during school for K-12 students for Math and ELA. Participating districts are expected to...
Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals to participate in a training program focused on artificial intelligence. The virtual training program is designed for leaders across various industries. The Program is intended to guide participants through the basics and esse...
Grants of up to $15,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies for projects related to opioid use. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for short-term and small-scale in...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. This 8-week program offers workshops, mentoring, strategic workshops, and community networking to promote business growth for early-stage startups. Programming is intended ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for community services for qualifying residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to benefit income-qualifying individuals in the areas of ...