Workforce Development Grants for Public University
As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 112 Workforce Development Grants for Public University — 57 open right now, across 40 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is June 10, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The STRIVE Program’s goal is to strengthen U.S. global leadership by supporting U.S. higher education institutions to equip the next generation of American leaders with the…
🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs📋 CFDA 19.009⏰ Jun 10, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $2,000,000
The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center provides training, technical assistance, and workforce development opportunities to strengthen the current and future maternal and child (MCH) workforce.…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.110⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $1,970,000
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⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $155,000
The purpose of the LEND program is to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism/developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.877⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
$460,000 – $734,000
Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program will support rural communities across the State of Illinois in improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming healthcare delivery. This…
🏛 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services📋 CFDA 93.798⏰ Jun 17, 2026
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program provides financial assistance to organizations that provide CMV operator training to future CDL holders in the…
🏛 DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration📋 CFDA 20.235⏰ Jun 17, 2026💰
up to $200,000
The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program improves and expands rural health care access. It does this by developing new, accredited, sustainable rural residency programs,…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.746⏰ Jun 18, 2026💰
up to $750,000
This NOFO will implement educational activities to support the registry workforce, establish and maintain collaborations with cancer partners, and develop tools to support and enhance data…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP📋 CFDA 93.832⏰ Jun 18, 2026
The Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center serves as a resource and training hub to:Support the development of faculty who teach primary care dentistry. Advance community and…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.976⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$500,000 – $1,000,000
The Nurse Education, Pracitce, Quality and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.359⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$1 – $750,000
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⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$134,653 – $500,000
The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.178⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$1 – $555,000
The Maternal Health Emergency Management Training (MHEMT) program will extend the reach and impact of the AIM program by strengthening the capacity of the broader health…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.688⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
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
The purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program is to provide gang-involved youth with postsecondary education opportunities that will lead to certification or…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $1,700,000
How many workforce development grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 112 workforce development grants for public university, of which 57 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 10, 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 $10K 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 public university, 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 Public University
Public universities secure funding to build research capacity, train the next generation of professionals, and expand workforce programs in high-need fields. 5,305 active grants support initiatives ranging from STEM educator development and healthcare workforce pipelines to advanced training centers. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, alongside the National Science Foundation and Health Resources and Services Administration, reflecting the emphasis on research-driven workforce solutions.
Most of these grants operate through competitive application processes, with typical awards between $475K and $975K. The median funding level supports multi-year initiatives spanning capacity building and structured training programs. Only 12% require cost-sharing, reducing institutional burden. To focus your search, filter by support type—selecting "Training" or "Capacity Building" will narrow results to grants aligned with your institution's development priorities.
