400 Kentucky Grants for Workforce Development

400 Workforce Grants for Kentucky

Discover grants for workforce development, job training, career readiness, and employment programs. Funding supports skills development, career education, economic advancement, workforce well-being, and initiatives that prepare individuals for an evolving job market.

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Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Competition for Innovative Produc...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition for innovative product or business development ideas. Winners receive up to $1,500 in funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. Funding is intended to encourage and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 163663
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Architectural Assistance to Design Community Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for architectural assistance to develop impactful community projects. Funding is intended to support costs associated with feasibility studies and project design provided by a professional architectural design ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187381
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Grants to USA Native Artists to Promote Indigenous Artwork

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA Native artists to promote indigenous artwork. Funding is intended for artistic projects that celebrate and reflect Indigenous cultures. Funding may be used to support the creation, development, and sharing of creative works across a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197269
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Grants to USA Architectural Students and Professionals for Architectural Innovation

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA students and emerging and career professionals to promote innovative thinking in the field of architecture. Funding is intended to support the development of programs, technologies, and prototypes in the focus areas of architectural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220248
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Scholarships to USA Students to Pursue a Certificate or Degree in Organic Agriculture

Deadline: 04/17/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA students to pursue a certificate or degree in organic agriculture. Funding is intended to increase the number of farmers entering the industry who have the training and background to run organic farms. Funds can be used for the follow...

GrantWatch ID#: 224416
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Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Female Professional Journalist for Human Rights ...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International female professional journalist for social justice and human rights studies. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for research and internships with major print media outlets. The Fellow will have input i...

GrantWatch ID#: 194244
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Professional Exchange Program

Deadline: 04/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, think tank, or educational institution to manage a professional exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 208157
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution to Implement a Leadership Program for ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic institution to develop and implement a leadership program for youth from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 213457
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Grants to USA and International Women-Led Businesses to Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grant of $5,000, grant of $3,000, and grant of $2,000 to USA and International women-led businesses to promote business growth. Funding is intended to support established female-owned businesses that are using technology to address existing problems. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 220415
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Safeguarding Lung ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for studies related to safeguarding lung health. Eligible areas of interest include healthcare worker education, community health aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 227490
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Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Administer Foreign Exchange Programs for En...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to develop and administer foreign exchange programs for English language educators. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to offer vir...

GrantWatch ID#: 193153

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for a Design and Engineering Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education to participate in workshops and conferences related to design and engineering. Funding is intended to support registration fees and help with travel an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192237

Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to participate in a conference about design and engineering. Funding is intended for travel expenses and conference registration for individuals who face financial barriers to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 219676

Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered for the Commission of Public ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered for the commission of public artwork to be displayed on an eligible university campus. The space in question has both indoor and outdoor areas that could be utilized for sculptural pieces. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227197

Grants to USA Agencies for Mental Health Treatment and Recovery of Veterans

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories governments for the treatment and recovery of veterans. Applicants are advised that registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to scale up statewide programs in treating various disorders among veterans, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 228321

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/29/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Some program participants will qualify for a grant of $20,000. The program includes mentorship, strategy sessions led by experts, and opportunities for networking. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707

Grants to USA Native American Artists and Professionals for Workforce Development

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA Native American artists, culture bearers, researchers, curators, and arts administrators for professional development. Applicants must be working in the field of Native American arts. Grants may support travel, self-directed research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228276

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Career Development, Capacity Building, a...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in multiple states for professional development initiatives. Funding is intended to provide artists, curators, and programmers the opportunity to enhance their organizational or programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 164349

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants to Kentucky Fire Departments to Enhance Services in Rural Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky fire departments to increase the capacity to serve rural communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to improve fire protection in local communities and to assist communities negatively impacted by tornadoes and floods....

GrantWatch ID#: 180543

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Career Advancement Opportunities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to help artists participate in professional opportunities that are likely to substantially advance their careers. This program is open to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190065

Grants to Kentucky Volunteer Fire Departments for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical support to Kentucky rural fire departments in eligible communities for assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Funding is intended to help volunteer fire departments in communities with a population of fewer than 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 207539

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Journalism

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award to a USA journalist recognize outstanding achievements in the field of journalism. Award criteria include the following: a commitment to diversity of viewpoints, mentorship, and leadership. Self-nominations are accepted. The purpose of the award is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207647

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Planning Organizations to Address Data and Energy

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA and territories government agencies, tribes, CBOs, and planning organizations to participate in a cohort to learn about data center development and using data for grid planning. Applicants will receive technical assistance and other support to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213999

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered to Create a Sculpture to be I...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered to create a sculpture to be installed on an eligible college campus. The winning artist will be tasked with creating a sculpture that incorporates the school's mascot and that is made of weather-resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227198

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or For-Profit to Support Juvenile Justice System Impr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to provide technical assistance and training to organizations receiving funding to improve the juvenile justice system. Applicants are advised that the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 228177

Fellowships for USA Writers for Career and Creative Development Opportunities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Fellowships for USA and territories writers for career and creative development opportunities. Fellowships are offered in the fields of nonfiction or fiction prose and for Jewish fiction. Eligible proposals are from writers with an original English-language manusc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228262

Grants to USA Music Teachers for Professional Development, Education, and Enrichment Opportuni...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141213

Grants to USA Judges and Court Managers for Professional Development Courses

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may n...

GrantWatch ID#: 175916

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Activities ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Awards to USA Teachers at Public High Schools to Recognize Outstanding Performance in Skilled ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA teachers of skilled trades at public high schools for outstanding performance in their profession. Eligible applicants are school faculty members in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and transportation mechanics. The purpose of the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186059

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Enhance English Language Learning in Foreig...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for programs that enhance English language teaching and learning throughout the world. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 195457

Grants to USA Individual Musicians for Creative and Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories individual artists or artist-led nonprofit organizations for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support one of two residency pathways that provide artists with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196008

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Scholarships and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Pursue Careers in Secondary School Scie...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary school science educators. The program is intended for recent graduates pursuing a career teaching high school chemistry. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, room and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 202881

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Career Development in Chemistry Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary science educators. The program is intended for individuals currently working in a professional field related to chemistry. Scholarships are intended to help applicants pursue a mast...

GrantWatch ID#: 202882

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Freelance Journalists to Research and Write Pieces of Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-recor...

GrantWatch ID#: 208849