Workforce & Economic Development Grants

Top opportunities

• Humanity AI Fund

  Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Mellon Foundation, Packard Foundation, Omidyar Network (pooled fund)Up to $500Mopen

  Humanity AI Fund is a grant from the Humanity AI Fund that funds research and projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human welfar...

  artificial_intelligenceai_ethics_researchai_social_gooddemocracy_governanceworkforce_development

• EON AI Impact and Development Program

  EON RealityUp to $300Mopen

  EON AI Impact and Development Program is sponsored by EON Reality. The EON AI Impact & Development Program is a comprehensive grant and investment ini...

  artificial_intelligenceai_social_goodai_educationcommunity_developmentworkforce_development

• Rural Health Transformation Program

  Minnesota Department of HealthUp to $200Mopen

  Rural Health Transformation Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Health. A five-year initiative aiming to stabilize and strengthen rural he...

  health_disparitiesworkforce_developmentpublic_healthrural_developmentrural health

• 2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Grant

  California Department of EducationUp to $145Mopen

  2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Grant is sponsored by California Department of Education. Supports school food authorities in improving...

  k12_educationnutritionworkforce_developmentpublic_healthschool meals

• Workforce Grants (Arkansas - HIRED Grants)

  Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM)Up to $88Mopen

  Workforce Grants (Arkansas - HIRED Grants) is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM). ...

  workforce_developmenthigher_educationhealth_disparitiesmanufacturingworkforce training

• Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement

  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)Up to $88Mopen

  Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Off...

  clean_energyenergy_efficiencyworkforce_developmentagricultureelectric_vehicles

• Adult Education--Basic Grants to States

  U.S. Department of EducationUp to $86Mopen

  This program provides grants to states to fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy services, family ...

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:75

• Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) (Reserve - Other) Equipment Upgrade and Modernization (EUM) Grant

  Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)Up to $73Mopen

  Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) (Reserve - Other) Equipment Upgrade and Modernization (EUM) Grant is sponsored by...

  k12_educationhigher_educationworkforce_developmentstem_educationdigital_literacy

• AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Up to $70Mopen

  AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This initiative aims to bring together...

  artificial_intelligenceai_manufacturingworkforce_developmentinnovationmanufacturing resilience

• Fiscal Year 2024 Build to Scale NOFO

  U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)Up to $50Mopen

  Fiscal Year 2024 Build to Scale NOFO is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Build to Scale (B2S) program supports organiz...

  small_businessinnovationworkforce_developmenteconomic_developmententrepreneurship

• Workforce Pathways for Youth

  U.S. Department of Labor (anticipated in 2024 for two rounds)Up to $40Mopen

  Workforce Pathways for Youth is sponsored by U. S. Department of Labor (anticipated in 2024 for two rounds). Match reasons: Matches your focus: "work...

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:47

• Recompete Pilot Program

  U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)Up to $40Mopen

  Recompete Pilot Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Recompete Pilot Program aims to create renewed economic op...

  economic_developmentworkforce_developmentcommunity_developmenturban_planningeconomic distress

• Bridge to Recovery

  California Department of Aging (CDA)Up to $35Mopen

  Bridge to Recovery is sponsored by California Department of Aging (CDA). A grant program supporting in-center congregate services for at-risk older ad...

  agingdisabilitypublic_healthworkforce_developmentolder adults

• Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund and Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund

  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Up to $30Mopen

  Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund and Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These ...

  agricultureeconomic_developmentworkforce_developmentsmall_businesscotton manufacturing

• EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

  Economic Development Administration (EDA), US Department of CommerceUp to $30Mopen

  Supports construction and non-construction projects advancing regional economic prosperity, including workforce development initiatives. Match reason...

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:56

• Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships

  U.S. National Science FoundationUp to $28Mopen

  Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports the growth of a diverse ...

  artificial_intelligenceai_educationworkforce_developmenthigher_educationartificial intelligence

• Good Jobs Challenge

  U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministrationUp to $25Mopen

  Supports collaborative efforts to develop and strengthen regional workforce training systems and connect individuals with good jobs in high-demand ind...

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:93

• Good Jobs Challenge

  U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)Up to $25Mopen

  Major federal initiative for regional workforce systems to develop employer-driven training to support quality jobs in high-demand sectors.

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:1

• EDA Support for the Administration's AI Action Plan

  U.S. Economic Development AdministrationUp to $25Mopen

  EDA Support for the Administration's AI Action Plan is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration. Supports communities, businesses, and wo...

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• Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant Program

  U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training AdministrationUp to $25Mopen

  Supports community colleges and other eligible institutions to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs for ...

  discover:workforce developmentfit_score:1

What's included in workforce & jobs grants

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• Federal sources — Grants.gov, NIH RePORTER, and SAM.gov, filtered for opportunities tagged or thematically aligned with workforce & jobs.
• State portals — state-administered programs across all 50 states and D.C.
• Foundations — community and private foundations active in this category, drawn from IRS Form 990 filings and curated foundation directories.
• Corporate giving — a curated set of corporate philanthropy programs.

Make these grants count

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