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Governor's AI and Emerging Technology Workforce Development Program is a grant from Maryland Department of Labor that funds universities and community organizations to prepare Maryland workers, employers, and communities for careers in AI and emerging technology fields. Announced by Governor Wes Moore in February 2026, the program is backed by a $4 million investment — including $2.
5 million through the Talent Innovation Fund for quality internships and upskilling in lighthouse industries, and $1. 5 million through the Cyber Maryland Program to support supervised cybersecurity training for aspiring cyber professionals. Individual awards reach up to $500,000.
Eligible applicants include universities such as the University of Maryland Baltimore. Program details and deadlines are available through the Maryland Department of Labor.
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Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies - News - Department of Labor Accessibility Information Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 18, 2026) – Following last week’s State of the State address , Governor Wes Moore today announced details surrounding the administration’s $4 million investment to help prepare Maryland workers, employers, and community organizations to succeed in a future shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
The funding—administered by the Maryland Department of Labor through three grant programs—expands hands-on training opportunities to grow Maryland’s lighthouse sector workforce, strengthen local cybersecurity initiatives, and ensure that no Maryland worker is left behind in the AI economy. “Artificial Intelligence was considered science fiction just a few years ago. Today, it is a reality,” said Gov. Moore.
“That’s why we need a broad-based strategy—not just for government, but for all of society. This investment is a continuation of our administration’s commitment to strengthening our workforce, and ensuring that pathways to work, wages, and wealth remain open to all as our state leads in a rapidly changing economy. ” The funding includes $2.
5 million toward quality internships and upskilling opportunities in Maryland’s lighthouse industries and $1. 5 million to support supervised training for aspiring cyber professionals through hands-on work providing cybersecurity services to community organizations and small businesses.
The opportunities are made possible through the Talent Innovation Fund and the Cyber Maryland Program , created in partnership between the Moore-Miller Administration and the Maryland General Assembly. “Maryland’s economy depends on people having access to real opportunities as industries evolve,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu.
“We are creating clear pathways for Marylanders to start and advance careers in growth sectors. At the same time, we’re helping employers access the talent they need to compete and helping community organizations access cybersecurity services and AI skills that might otherwise be out of reach.
” Lighthouse Sector Grant Opportunities The Maryland Department of Labor’s two new lighthouse industry programs are designed to help workers and employers build skills and adapt to AI and other emerging technologies in Maryland’s lighthouse sectors, including the life sciences, information technology, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing. The Maryland Lighthouse Industries and AI Internship Program is a $1.
5 million initiative to increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for students and prospective workers pursuing careers in Maryland’s lighthouse sectors. Eligible employers and partner organizations may apply for grants of up to $150,000 to support internships, including wages of up to $10,000 per intern, funded through the Talent Innovation Fund and Cyber Maryland.
Awardees will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding interns, and providing them with direct experience that helps bridge the gap between education and employment. Employers of all sizes are invited to apply , whether they have one intern or several. Applications for the Maryland Lighthouse Industries and AI Internship Program are being accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
The Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program is a $1 million competitive grant opportunity designed to strengthen transferable and emerging technology skills for Marylanders seeking lighthouse industry careers through training programs.
The program—funded through the Talent Innovation Fund—provides support for workforce development partners, including non-profits, higher education institutions, and industry associations. Applicants may request up to $200,000 and must partner with at least three employers and ensure training programs are aligned with Maryland’s workforce needs.
Proposals for the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program are due on April 24 and grants will begin on June 1. Organizations that are interested in applying may email Brittney Hansen at [email protected] to register for the February 26 pre-proposal conference.
The Maryland Department of Labor developed the programs in consultation with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board , the governor’s chief policy-making body for workforce development. The board gathered robust feedback from industry leaders—including lighthouse sector leaders—to inform how workers and employers can integrate AI within their organizations confidently, safely, and effectively.
“As technology and industries evolve, employers need talent that can adapt. These investments give Marylanders practical experience and training that lead to real jobs in high-growth sectors,” said Governor’s Workforce Development Board Chair Delali Dzirasa. “The Governor’s Workforce Development Board is proud to support efforts that make our workforce more dynamic, more diverse, and future-ready.
” To fill the gap in Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical community institutions, Governor Moore announced three cyber and AI clinic grants funded through the Cyber Maryland Program .
The funding will support three organizations in operating clinics that provide low- or no-cost cybersecurity services to schools, hospitals, nonprofits, small businesses, and other community institutions that may often lack resources to safeguard against growing cyber threats.
Through the program, approximately 600 Marylanders will gain training from the awardees, in addition to real-world cybersecurity experience supporting dozens of client organizations across the state.
The awardees, selected through a highly competitive statewide proposal process, include: Center for Critical Infrastructure Security: Creating a statewide cyber and AI clinic to help nonprofit organizations safeguard essential services from cyber threats.
TCecure: Creating a statewide cyber and AI clinic anchored in Prince George’s County to serve defense industrial base sector organizations and train under-resourced students for cyber-readiness.
Howard Community College: Expanding the cyber and AI clinic at Howard Community College—provided by the 501(c)(3) organization Cyber Ready Clinic—to Frederick Community College and Carroll Community College to serve nonprofits, youth services, disability services, workforce development, and more. “Establishing these three new cyber clinics marks a defining moment for our state,” said Cyber Maryland Board Chair Roger Austin.
“Aligned with Cyber Maryland’s 2025 statewide plan, this is our first significant step in building a more robust, resilient cybersecurity workforce. These clinics will serve as hubs for cultivating talent and strengthening communities, helping Maryland lead in confronting cyber threats and in securing our digital future.
” Over the grant period, each clinic is expected to train at least 200 current or prospective cyber professionals. Clinics will work closely with employers to ensure training reflects real-world needs, while strengthening cyber resilience in local communities across the state. For additional information on cyber and AI clinics, visit the Cyber Maryland webpage .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, including University of Maryland Baltimore. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.