Workforce Development Grants for Public University
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 206 Workforce Development Grants for Public University — 48 open right now, across 80 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.516⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$1 – $910,000
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⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$1 – $750,000
Development of on-demand learning modules, in person professional development of paraprofessionals across the State. Efforts to include dissemination, data collection and analysis to be reported to…
🏛 Illinois State Board of Education📋 CFDA 84.027⏰ Jul 20, 2026💰
up to $300,000
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⏰ Jul 20, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jul 21, 2026💰
$300,000 – $2,500,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.083⏰ Jul 21, 2026
OverviewThe National Information and Referral Support Center will advance ACL’s strategic priority by increasing the quality and professionalism of the Older American's Act (OAA) aging and…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.048⏰ Jul 22, 2026💰
$200,000 – $225,000
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7 is a partnership between the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and three regional…
🏛 Employment and Training Administration📋 CFDA 17.280⏰ Jul 23, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $8,000,000
The purpose of the RRTCs is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training,…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.433⏰ Jul 29, 2026💰
$920,000 – $925,000
The Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP), National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) provides funding to eligible applicants to…
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA📋 CFDA 97.145⏰ Jul 31, 2026💰
$74,784,506 – $74,784,506
Under the authority of Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and…
🏛 Occupational Safety and Health Administration📋 CFDA 17.502⏰ Jul 31, 2026💰
up to $215,000
The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will support a funding opportunity for six (6) three-year cooperative agreements for…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS📋 CFDA 93.569⏰ Aug 3, 2026💰
$725,000 – $725,000
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes will fund an organization to help states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities: 1) strengthen their understanding of…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS📋 CFDA 93.569⏰ Aug 3, 2026💰
$600,000 – $600,000
Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose to conduct research toward positive employment outcomes among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This grant…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.433⏰ Aug 5, 2026💰
$695,000 – $700,000
The Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program supports organizations that help small businesses overcome operational, technical, workforce, and market access barriers that limit their…
🏛 Small Business Administration📋 CFDA 59.065⏰ Aug 7, 2026💰
$1 – $500,000
How many workforce development grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 206 workforce development grants for public university, of which 48 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 July 20, 2026 — about 3 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 $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. 6,385 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.
