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Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program establishes a nationwide system of public employment offices, known as the Employment Service (ES), which is part of the American Job Center (AJC) Network.
It provides job search assistance, workforce information, referrals to employment, and other career services to job seekers, and helps employers find qualified individuals. While training is not an allowable direct activity under the formula grants, the program supports career counseling, testing and assessment, and referrals to training and educational resources.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) and Outlying Areas (Guam and the Virgin Islands) receive formula grants. The services are available to all job seekers and employers. Veterans receive priority referral to jobs and special employment services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows formula Grants (e.g., ~$674,897,000 total for PY 2026); Project Grants (e.g., ~$26,000,000 total for FY 18). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative addresses the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. It supports economic development and job training.
Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The WORC Initiative provides grant funds to enable impacted communities in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promot…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). WIOA grants support job training, apprenticeships, and employment services for adults, youth, and dislocated workers. The program aims to improve working conditions, advance opportunities for profitable employment, and assure work-related benefits and rights.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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