DOL Grants

Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV) Request for Applications (RFA) is sponsored by New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Office of Just Energy Transition. Provides funding to eligible organizations to expand or create training or pre-apprenticeship programs in EV repair, maintenance, and charging infrastructure, alongside wraparound services for participants (with a focus on individuals from disadvantaged communities).

Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) – Round 1 is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). The GAINS program promotes the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs. It drives economic development through advanced skills, educational attainment, and structured career pathways in high-growth industries like technology and cybersecurity.

Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Individual Support Grant is a grant from the Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation that funds individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers who have worked in a mature phase of their art for 20 or more years and demonstrate current financial need. Each year, the foundation awards 20 grants of $25,000 each, reviewed by a panel of five independent arts professionals. Applicants who have previously received the grant three or more times are not eligible. Organizations, students, graphic artists, craft practitioners, and photographers (unless the work involves painting or sculpture) are ineligible. Applications for the 2026 cycle are accepted from October 15, 2025 through January 15, 2026.

Land Banking Program (Colorado Affordable Housing Financing Fund) is sponsored by Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) - Division of Housing (administered by CHFA). The Land Banking program provides grants to eligible local or tribal governments and forgivable loans to eligible nonprofits with a demonstrated history of providing affordable housing. These funds must be used to acquire and preserve land for affordable for-sale housing or affordable rental housing. Mixed use may be allowed so long as the predominant use is affordable housing.

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) Program is sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (administered by Dollar Energy Fund). The REACH program provides utility assistance grants to low-income families and individuals in need to help with past due energy bills. Grants are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program (TOCI) is sponsored by Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Colorado Energy Office (CEO), and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This program provides state assistance to local governments for upgrading infrastructure and supporting regulated affordable housing in Transit Centers and designated Neighborhood Centers within certified Transit-Oriented Communities.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation - Summer Reading Grants is sponsored by Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Funds programs to create or expand summer reading programs for Pre-K–12 students, including new and below-grade-level readers and those with learning disabilities. Priority is given to organizations within 15 miles of a Dollar General store in eligible states.

TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This national initiative aims to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across the U.S. by expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and training for individuals, communities, and businesses, especially small and emerging enterprises. It focuses on strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships, and scaling effective approaches. The program supports State/Territory Coordination Hubs to drive AI readiness.

Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant Program is sponsored by Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation. Provides financial support to mature, individual visual artists (painters, sculptors, and printmakers) who have dedicated their lives to their art and are experiencing financial need, which includes eligible artists managing chronic health conditions or disabilities.

2025 DOL YouthBuild Grant Awards is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Provides funding for programs that offer education and job training to at-risk youth (ages 16-24) who are neither in school nor employed, preparing them for quality jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. This includes pre-apprenticeship services, occupational skills training in in-demand industries, and employment services while performing meaningful community work.

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS). This competitive federal grant program is dedicated exclusively to providing employment and reintegration services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Funded projects utilize a client-centered case management approach to deliver career exploration, technical skills training, job placement assistance, and vital linkages to community-based supportive services to help veterans achieve sustainable, high-quality career outcomes.

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS). Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP) is sponsored by U.

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP), and Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) — Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). Discretionary grant funding designed to provide employment, training, and wraparound reintegration services—closely coordinated with stable housing solutions—to homeless veterans, incarcerated veterans transitioning back to society, and homeless women veterans/veterans with children.

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) — Employment and Training Administration & Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Designed to provide employment and training services to reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery patterns.

West Virginia Utility Assistance Program is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund (Administered for various WV utility companies). Assists eligible utility customers with their gas, electric, and water bills. Eligible customers receive a one-time grant applied directly to their utility bill. It is a fund of last resort, going beyond federal and state programs.

Virginia Utility Assistance Program (Hardship Programs) is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund (administering for Appalachian Power Company, Old Dominion Power, Columbia Gas of Virginia, and Virginia American Water Company). This program provides grants to qualified utility customers experiencing financial hardships with their Appalachian Power Company, Old Dominion Power, Columbia Gas of Virginia, and Virginia American Water Company bills.

Ohio Utility Assistance Program is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund (Administered for AEP Ohio, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Duke Energy, Enbridge Gas). This program provides financial assistance to eligible customers of participating utility companies in Ohio (AEP Ohio, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Duke Energy, Enbridge Gas) to help with utility bills. Grants are applied directly to the bill.

Neighbor to Neighbor (AEP Ohio) is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund Inc. (partnered with AEP Ohio). Provides utility assistance to AEP Ohio customers with household income at or below 300% of federal guidelines, an outstanding balance of at least $50, at least 30 days behind, and having paid at least $75 on the account in the 3 months prior to applying.

Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund (partnering with Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas Light & Coke). This program provides bill payment assistance to Illinois residential customers of Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, and Peoples Gas Light & Coke who are experiencing an acute financial crisis due to a verifiable emergency.

New Mexico Water Service Hardship Program is sponsored by New Mexico Water Service (administered by Dollar Energy Fund). This program assists eligible New Mexico Water Service customers with their water bills. Customers may receive a one-time grant applied directly to their utility bill. It is open for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Ohio Utility Assistance Program is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund (Administered for participating utilities: AEP Ohio, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Duke Energy, Enbridge Gas). This program provides assistance to eligible customers of select utility companies in Ohio. Customers may receive a grant applied directly to their bill. Grants are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis for service that is off or in threat of termination.

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Program is sponsored by AEP Ohio (administered by Dollar Energy Fund Inc.). The Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Program offers grants to AEP Ohio customers with a household income at or below 300% of the federal income guidelines who have an outstanding balance and have made recent payments.

AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor Program is sponsored by AEP Ohio (administered by Dollar Energy Fund Inc.). This program provides assistance to AEP Ohio customers with an outstanding balance of at least $50 and who are at least 30 days behind on their electric bill. Customers must have paid at least $75 on their account in the 3 months before applying.