Workforce Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 154 Workforce Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 30 open right now, across 71 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $74.78M. The next application deadline is September 25, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) invites applications for innovative predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs that prepare the next generation of researchers in biomedical informatics, data science, and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Sep 25, 2026💰
$500,000 – $775,000
With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Oct 1, 2026💰
$475,000 – $7,500,000
This grant program seeks to increase the number of registered professional nurses with high quality post-secondary credentials to meet the demands of the Illinois economy. Eligible…
The purpose of this grant is to create, support, or expand: innovative bridge programs and services; transition programs which improve student transitions to and through postsecondary…
🏛 Illinois Community College Board⏰ Oct 2, 2026💰
$50,000 – $375,000
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1459E to accelerate career pipelines in…
🏛 Environmental Protection Agency📋 CFDA 66.445⏰ Oct 5, 2026💰
up to $7,800,000
The purpose of the NNF program, Assistance Listing 10.210, is to provide funding to support new graduate (master’s, DVM, or doctoral) student training and completion of…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.210⏰ Oct 15, 2026💰
$78,000 – $705,000
In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Oct 27, 2026
ServeOhio is pleased to announce the availability of funds for FY27 Ohio AmeriCorps Competitive Operational Grants. Applications are due October 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST…
🏛 Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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…
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
The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.310⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$10,000 – $650,000
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO),…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.117⏰ Jan 15, 2027💰
$1 – $1
How many workforce development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 154 workforce development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 30 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 September 25, 2026 — about 21 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 $5K 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 7,047 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.
