Workforce Development Grants for First-generation Americans
As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 22 Workforce Development Grants for First-generation Americans — 11 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $20K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,500,000 – $2,500,000
Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the TRIO Training Program on behalf of the U.S.…
The MCH Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program establishes pathway programs that aim to expand the MCH workforce. These programs increase access…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.110⏰ Jul 10, 2026💰
up to $155,000
The National Research Service Award (NRSA) program supports the training of postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research. Funded by the National Institutes of…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.186⏰ Jul 10, 2026💰
$134,653 – $500,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NINDS R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jul 14, 2026
NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Activities must…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Oct 14, 2026💰
up to $500,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.079⏰ Apr 13, 2027
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ May 7, 2027
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ May 28, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) to eligible, domestic institutions to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ May 4, 2028
How many workforce development grants for first-generation americans are available?
Grantoria currently lists 22 workforce development grants for first-generation americans, of which 11 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 June 15, 2026 — about 2 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 $20K to $142.87M, 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 first-generation americans, 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 First-generation Americans
First-generation Americans entering the workforce benefit from a notably low cost-sharing requirement in this funding category—just 8% of grants demand institutional contributions, reducing financial barriers to participation. We've identified 5,929 active grants specifically targeting both workforce development and first-generation populations, with the National Institutes of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, and U.S. National Science Foundation leading as primary funders.
Award sizes typically range from $180,000 to $525,000, positioning these grants for substantive program launches and multi-year initiatives. Three-quarters of available grants operate on competitive application models, reflecting rigorous but merit-based selection processes. Training and capacity-building support dominate the funding landscape. Use the support-type filter to isolate grants emphasizing direct participant training versus institutional infrastructure development, depending on your organization's immediate priorities.
