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Successful Grant Seeking Starts with a Strategic Plan
In this robust but competitive grant seeking market, what will set some organizations apart? The answer lies not in the proposals themselves but in what precedes them: a thorough and thoughtful strategic plan....
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US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration: Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions (FOA-ETA-22-13)
This announcement solicits applications for the WORC Initiative for grants serving the Appalachian and Delta regions. The purpose of this program is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color and other underserved and underrepresented communities and...
US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration: Good Jobs Challenge (EDA-HDQ-ARPGJ-2021-2006964)
US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge (EDA-HDQ-ARPGJ-2021-2006964) is designed to help get Americans back to work by developing and strengthening regional systems to develop and execute sectoral partnerships that will lead to well-paying jobs. EDA anticipates making approximately...
US Department of Navy: FY22 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering &; Mathematics (STEM), Education and Workforce Program administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
The US Department of Navy ) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the...
US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration: Growth Opportunities (FOA-ETA-22-03)
Through the Growth Opportunities grant program, the Department will introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community...
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving the lives of individuals and families by investing in basic needs and workforce development and education and also strengthening broader community vitality by addressing needs related to affordable housing, small business, and...
ECMC Foundation
The ECMC Foundation primarily makes grants in two areas, career readiness and college success. The Foundation makes investments up to $1,000,000. ...
NBA Foundation
The NBA Foundation is a non-profit organization established and initially funded by all 30 NBA teams. The Foundation is focused on driving economic opportunity and empowerment in the Black community. The Foundation supports organizations in NBA team markets; award size...
State Street Foundation, Inc.
State Street Foundation’s primary strategic focus areas are education and workforce development. Most grants are between $25,000 and $50,000....
Caterpillar Foundation
The Caterpillar Foundation focuses on the complementary human, natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient. Grants are typically up to $25,000....
Citi Foundation
Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress program is a job skills-building initiative that addresses the persistent, global issue of youth unemployment. Grants average between $100,000 and $300,000, though can be larger. Applicants must have IRS 501c (3) status or an...
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York supports projects that advance democracy, education, and international peace. Grants are typically $100,000 or more. ...
Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation supports transformative ideas and scalable solutions to strengthen economic and financial security outside the context of work. Grants are between $75,000 and $5 million....