Workforce Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 191 Workforce Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 29 open right now, across 77 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $74.78M. The next application deadline is October 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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191total grants
29open now
77agencies
$1K–$74.78Mfunding range
Oct 27next deadline
OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship Program

The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in…

🏛 BHE ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $25,000
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.Trust Fund…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 $5,710,210 – $14,518,510
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OPEN 25 days left Hard to apply

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.313 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $75,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 53 days left Hard to apply

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T

Through the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program, IES seeks to support research and development of transformative solutions to seemingly intractable problems and challenges in…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.324 ⏰ Dec 11, 2026 💰 up to $3,750,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

National Parks Business Plan Internship

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of…

🏛 National Park Service 📋 CFDA 15.954 ⏰ Jan 4, 2027 💰 up to $1,700,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program

The purpose of this program is to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families. MCH Nutrition Training Programs will provide interdisciplinary graduate…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $550,000 – $735,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 191 workforce development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 29 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 27, 2026 — about 8 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $74.78M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse workforce development grants for colleges (all higher ed), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Workforce Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

Colleges and universities develop workforce training programs, conduct applied research, and build institutional capacity to prepare students for high-demand fields. The 7,368 grants in this category fund curriculum development, equipment acquisition, faculty training, and direct student support across healthcare, STEM, and skilled trades sectors. The National Institutes of Health leads funding, with typical awards ranging from $460K to $762K for multi-year projects.

Nearly all grants here employ competitive application processes, requiring strong institutional proposals and demonstrated outcomes. One in six awards mandate cost-sharing arrangements, so screening for grants with institutional match requirements can help identify those aligned with your budget capacity. Filtering by support type—particularly "Capacity Building"—will surface grants focused on infrastructure and program sustainability.