1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Governor's Discretionary Fund is sponsored by Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) / Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF). This grant supports organizations implementing best practices to address workforce needs and enhance collaboration among entities supporting workforce development.
Get alerted about grants like this
Get emailed when new opportunities from “Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) / Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF)” or related funders appear. Free, weekly, unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Governor’s Discretionary Fund | Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Governor’s Discretionary Fund The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Governor’s Discretionary Fund grant is awarded through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and administered by the United States Department of Labor .
The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family (GOYFF) aids in distributing approximately $5. 9 million in funding to support organizations across the state in implementing best practices that address workforce needs while enhancing collaboration among local, regional, and statewide entities that support this work.
The GOYFF also collaborates with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) , the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) , and the Center for the Future of Arizona to expand their workforce development programs.
Additionally, the GOYFF has partnered with Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions to conduct a cross-site evaluation of the WIOA, Governor's Discretionary Fund grant program. Funding supports programs in Arizona's urban, rural, and tribal communities that serve the following target populations: Currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Currently or formerly involved with the foster care system.
High school students preparing for college or a career. Unemployed and underemployed i ndividuals Individuals with disabilities. Individuals who have experienced trauma.
If you have questions about this program, please email your name, contact information, location, and questions to Anthony Amezquita , Program Administrator.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. Arizona Career Development Center Arizona Youth Partnership Foundation for Blind Children Jewish Family & Children’s Service Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates Maricopa County Human Services Northern Arizona University Pima County Community College District Televerde Foundation, Inc. Next Request for Grant Applications (RFGA): TBD Arizona Substance Abuse Partnership Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission Governor's Advisory Council on Aging Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education & Prevention Governor’s Commission to Prevent Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence Domestic & Sexual Violence Grant Resources and Trainings
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in Arizona's urban, rural, and tribal communities serving target populations such as disconnected youth, currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, veterans, high school students preparing for colleg…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Governor's Discretionary Fund is funded by Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) / Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026 saved the programs after a six-month lapse, but it also added $30M strategic-breakthrough awards, per-company proposal caps, and mandatory national-security screening. Here is what changed across all eleven SBIR agencies — and what it means for your next proposal.
Read articleOpen Society Foundations' May 20 announcement of a $300M U.S. initiative pairs civil liberties defense with economic opportunity. The pillar architecture matters more than the dollar figure for organizations deciding whether to position now.
Read articleOn July 20, 2026, the EDA announced it intends to invest $169 million across six Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs — quantum, nuclear, critical minerals, biosecure manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and forest bioproducts — after the Trump administration rescinded the Biden-era Phase 2 awards and reran the competition. Only two of the original winners survived. Here is the full breakdown of the six hubs, why four prior awardees were dropped, and what the re-award teaches regional coalitions about competing for the next round.
Read article