Past Government Grant Opportunities

IES: Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Recovery Policymaking Deadline: August 15, 2024

Institute of Education Sciences has funding available to support the use of longitudinal data to support state education policymaking and transformative research in the education sciences. The opportunity is looking for applicants that aim to identify and reduce achievement gaps for learners from prekindergarten through adult education. IES Program Details - IES Program Details

Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Competition Deadline: September 10, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking applicants to the Promise Neighborhood program which aims to improve academic and developmental outcomes of youth living in distressed areas. Outcomes include school readiness, high school graduation and access to community-based services. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, local education agencies, elected officials, non-profits or a partnership of organizations. Promise Neighborhood Program Details

YouthBuild Grant Program Deadline: September 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced funding for the YouthBuild Grant program that provides support to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services including skills training, to opportunity youth between 16 and 24 years old. Grants range from $700,000 to $1.5 million and require a 25% match. Eligible applications can include consortia of education and non-profit organizations. YouthBuild Program Details

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Deadline: September 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Programs to promote digital equity and inclusion. The competitive grant program of $1.25 billion will support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion and increase use of broadband by Covered Populations including programs that facilitate educational, training, and employment opportunities. Local education agencies, non-profits, community organizations or a consortium can apply for funding. Digital Equity Grant Program Details

Strengthening Community College Training Grants (SCCTG) Deadline: September 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor will fund a fifth round of the Strengthening Community College Training Grants which provides resources for community colleges to develop and provide training opportunities for learners. Funds will be used to meet the skill needs of employers and support students obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Sector-based career pathways are a key component to this grant program. SCCTG Program Details

FY24 Good Jobs Challenge: Deadline: September 27, 2024

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has an opportunity through the Good Jobs Challenge to provide support for regional workforce training systems to implement activities that will meet the existing and emerging skill needs of employers and that place participants into good jobs. There is a focus on programs that will advance technology-based industries which support the economic and national security of the U.S. Good Jobs FY24 Program Details

Power Your Future: Deadline November 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has launched the Power Your Future Challenge which aims to prepare high school students for careers that will advance the use of clean energy in local schools and communities. Up to 10 winning teams will receive an equal share of the $50,000 funding allocation. Power Your Future Details

Workforce Pathways for Youth: Deadline December 3, 3024

U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $20 million in grants for national out-of-school time organizations to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training and career pathways for underserved youth after school and during the summer. The focus of the fifth round of grants will be on building the mental health workforce and other in-demand sectors. Workforce Pathways for Youth

CTE CHIPS Challenge: Deadline December 20, 2024

The U.S Department of Education launched the CTE CHIPS Challenge which is a new grant program that will fund CTE programs aligned with the CHIPS and Science Act. Applicants should submit action plans for expanding student recruitment, training, and career placement in semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing pathways programs. The effort is scheduled to last through 2028, and information sessions are available starting October 29th. CTE CHIPS Challenge Details. https://ctechipschallenge.com/