478 California Grants for Workforce Development

478 Workforce Grants for California

Discover grants for workforce development, job training, career readiness, and employment programs. Funding supports skills development, career education, economic advancement, workforce well-being, and initiatives that prepare individuals for an evolving job market.

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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance Tech Learning for Students

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations and schools to enhance learning for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable applicants to provide local students with technology tools, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152263
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Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899
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Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washingt...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Administer Foreign Exchange Programs for En...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to develop and administer foreign exchange programs for English language educators. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to offer vir...

GrantWatch ID#: 193153
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Opportunity for California Qualifying Early-Stage Health Tech Companies to Participate in a Bu...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Opportunity for California qualifying early-stage health technology companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Eligible companies have research or technology in the focus areas of diagnostics, medical devices, or digital health...

GrantWatch ID#: 220391
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Grants to California LEAs and COEs to Support Local Educational Agencies that Serve Children a...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to California LEAs and COEs to support local educational agencies that serve children and youth experiencing homelessness. Eligible applicants must have the capability to oversee activities statewide, including data gathering, resource sharing, training, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226587
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Reduce Child Abuse

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to reduce child abuse. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Applicants must create or build upon training programs and provide technical assistance fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 228254
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for a Design and Engineering Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education to participate in workshops and conferences related to design and engineering. Funding is intended to support registration fees and help with travel an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192237
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Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to participate in a conference about design and engineering. Funding is intended for travel expenses and conference registration for individuals who face financial barriers to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 219676
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054
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Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered for the Commission of Public ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered for the commission of public artwork to be displayed on an eligible university campus. The space in question has both indoor and outdoor areas that could be utilized for sculptural pieces. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227197
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Grants to USA Agencies for Mental Health Treatment and Recovery of Veterans

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories governments for the treatment and recovery of veterans. Applicants are advised that registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to scale up statewide programs in treating various disorders among veterans, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 228321

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to California LEAs to Support Career Exploration Programs in Middle Schools

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California local educational agencies, school districts, and charter schools to prepare students for career technical education. The purpose of the funding is to establish specialized middle school programs to prepare students for high-q...

GrantWatch ID#: 188583

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/29/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Some program participants will qualify for a grant of $20,000. The program includes mentorship, strategy sessions led by experts, and opportunities for networking. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707

Fellowships to USA Individuals to Support Environmental Projects in Washington State

Deadline: 04/29/26

Fellowships to USA individuals in eligible locations to support environmental projects in Washington state. Funding is intended to build capacity in local communities through projects that address coastal challenges. Applicants must currently reside in Washington ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221312

Grants to USA Native American Artists and Professionals for Workforce Development

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA Native American artists, culture bearers, researchers, curators, and arts administrators for professional development. Applicants must be working in the field of Native American arts. Grants may support travel, self-directed research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228276

Grants to California Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Address the Needs of Local You...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Eligible programs and projects are those related to mental health and education. Funding is intended for programs ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 132533

Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, civic engagement, health and wellness, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness...

GrantWatch ID#: 139356

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capacity-Building Activities and Programs to B...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, community vit...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agricultural ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Planning Organizations to Address Data and Energy

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA and territories government agencies, tribes, CBOs, and planning organizations to participate in a cohort to learn about data center development and using data for grid planning. Applicants will receive technical assistance and other support to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213999

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to California Nonprofits and Early Childhood Educators for Training and Enrichment Prog...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and early childhood educators for training and enrichment programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for strategic initiatives and early childhood educator training programs to benefit young children and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 226406

Grants to California Nonprofits to Educate the Public About Clean Energy Heating

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to educate the public about clean energy heating. The purpose of funding is to conduct outreach activities, staff training, impact analysis, and implementation partner liaising. Eligible projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227014

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered to Create a Sculpture to be I...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered to create a sculpture to be installed on an eligible college campus. The winning artist will be tasked with creating a sculpture that incorporates the school's mascot and that is made of weather-resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227198

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or For-Profit to Support Juvenile Justice System Impr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to provide technical assistance and training to organizations receiving funding to improve the juvenile justice system. Applicants are advised that the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 228177

Fellowships for USA Writers for Career and Creative Development Opportunities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Fellowships for USA and territories writers for career and creative development opportunities. Fellowships are offered in the fields of nonfiction or fiction prose and for Jewish fiction. Eligible proposals are from writers with an original English-language manusc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228262

Grants to USA Music Teachers for Professional Development, Education, and Enrichment Opportuni...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141213

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Development Programs, Education, and Community Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general core support and programming focused on youth development and education, including in-school and out-of school programs, vocational education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740

Grants to USA Judges and Court Managers for Professional Development Courses

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may n...

GrantWatch ID#: 175916

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Activities ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Awards to USA Teachers at Public High Schools to Recognize Outstanding Performance in Skilled ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA teachers of skilled trades at public high schools for outstanding performance in their profession. Eligible applicants are school faculty members in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and transportation mechanics. The purpose of the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186059

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Enhance English Language Learning in Foreig...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for programs that enhance English language teaching and learning throughout the world. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 195457

Grants to California Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, land or...

GrantWatch ID#: 195502

Grants to USA Individual Musicians for Creative and Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories individual artists or artist-led nonprofit organizations for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support one of two residency pathways that provide artists with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196008

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Scholarships and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Pursue Careers in Secondary School Scie...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary school science educators. The program is intended for recent graduates pursuing a career teaching high school chemistry. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, room and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 202881

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Career Development in Chemistry Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary science educators. The program is intended for individuals currently working in a professional field related to chemistry. Scholarships are intended to help applicants pursue a mast...

GrantWatch ID#: 202882

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Freelance Journalists to Research and Write Pieces of Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-recor...

GrantWatch ID#: 208849

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers to Support Work at Federal and Affiliat...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior researchers to support work at federal and affiliated laboratories. Applicants must contact the relevant research adviser prior to submitting an application. Selected applicants will be granted tenure as guest researchers...

GrantWatch ID#: 210777