Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO workforce programs using technology to boost job readiness, economic empowerment, or education in the District of Columbia may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide, with applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants, including those serving the District of Columbia. Funding may benefit programs such as health care access, social services, literacy, or women’s and children’s services that complement workforce preparation and job readiness efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Workforce Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering workforce preparation, job readiness, or related community programs in the District of Columbia can seek sponsorship support for events and initiatives. With a mission to advance economic mobility, Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers projects in basic needs, housing, community development, arts, environment, and diversity and inclusion.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation Support for Education
Public charities and government units in the District of Columbia can access funding from Vulcan Materials Company Foundation for education, STEM, and environmental stewardship initiatives. Grants prioritize partnerships with public schools, higher education institutions, and fact-based environmental programs, which may include workforce preparation and job readiness components connected to science, engineering, or sustainable development.
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Department of Employment Services Healthcare Workforce Grants
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Eligible public, nonprofit, and for-profit training providers in the District of Columbia can receive up to US $400,000 to deliver healthcare credential training and job placement services. Grants from the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services help District of Columbia workforce programs build pipelines to high-demand healthcare careers through occupational skills training and industry-recognized certifications.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
Healthcare Workforce Training Funding from DC DOES
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Workforce development organizations in the District of Columbia can access funding for healthcare career training and credentialing programs, including job readiness and employment services. The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services supports initiatives that recruit, train, and place residents into high-demand healthcare roles through comprehensive skills training, certifications, and employer partnerships, with awards up to US $400,000.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
Department of For-Hire Vehicles Grants for District of Columbia Workforce
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Organizations supporting workforce preparation and job readiness in the District of Columbia can access funding to strengthen the wheelchair-accessible vehicle driver workforce. Grants from District of Columbia Department of For-Hire Vehicles help expand operational WAV vehicles and drivers through trip incentives, maintenance funds, and raffle-based rewards, in partnership with taxicab companies and associations.
District of Columbia Department of For-Hire Vehicles
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via Department of Employment Services
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations serving District of Columbia youth can access funding through the Department of Employment Services to deliver summer career and educational exploration programs. The Career Ready Early Scholars Program grant offers up to US $280,000 for occupational skills, academic enrichment, life skills, work readiness, and youth development training for youth ages 9–13.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
DC Energy and Environment Workforce Grants
Applications due Sep 23, 2026
Workforce development and energy-efficiency training organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for funding to train participants in small building re-tuning and energy conservation measures. Grants from DC Department of Energy and Environment support work on buildings 10,000–50,000 ft² to help them meet the District’s Building Energy Performance Standards, with awards of US $450,000.
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via Citi Foundation
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
With a mission to expand economic opportunity, Citi Foundation provides District of Columbia workforce and community development nonprofits with US $1,000,000 in unrestricted support over three years. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving low-income communities and working in workforce readiness, affordable housing, economic development, or financial health may apply when RFPs reopen.
Citi Foundation
District Workforce Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in the District of Columbia located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety. Organizations focused on workforce preparation and job readiness for at-risk youth may be especially competitive.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support from the Lawrence Foundation for environmental, human services, or related initiatives. District of Columbia workforce preparation and job readiness programs that fit these priorities may be eligible for funding.
Lawrence Foundation
American Honda Support for Workforce Education
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible schools serving District of Columbia communities with manufacturing workforce education programs can apply for American Honda funding; awards US $25,000 - US $100,000 for programmatic support. Hands-on training in design, data analytics, AI, automation, and other industry-relevant skills that strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline may be competitive.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Workforce development and job-readiness nonprofits serving District of Columbia residents can apply for grants of US $10,000 - US $250,000 to strengthen services and capacity. Grants from Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation also support education, community services, health, environment, and arts programs for vulnerable and underserved DC-area communities.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Workforce and Community Grants from Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Focused on workforce preparation and community services, nonprofits serving District of Columbia and nearby Maryland or Virginia jurisdictions can seek one-time project, capital, or equipment funding from the Philip L. Graham Fund. 501(c)(3) organizations working in job readiness, health and human services, education, arts, or community endeavors may receive US $30,000 - US $75,000.
Philip L. Graham Fund
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via DYRS
Applications due Dec 10, 2026
Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and private enterprises in the District of Columbia can receive funding to deliver workforce preparation and reentry services for justice-involved youth. With a mission to support court-involved youth, the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services provides up to US $300,000 for cohort-based training, soft skills development, and job placement pathways.
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
US $3,000,000 - US $4,000,000
NSF AI Workforce Readiness Grants in DC
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
Eligible state or territorial entities in the District of Columbia can apply for National Science Foundation funding of US $3,000,000 - US $4,000,000 to establish an AI coordination hub that advances workforce and technology readiness. This national program supports AI adoption, digital literacy, and workforce upskilling, which may benefit DC workforce preparation and job readiness efforts.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
District of Columbia Security Funding via HSEMA
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Focused on security and emergency preparedness, District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency invites District of Columbia 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for physical security and target hardening projects. Organizations within the National Capital Region at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks can seek up to US $200,000 per site, supporting safer workplaces and facilities.
District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA)
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing workforce development, job readiness, or related community services in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including the District of Columbia, can apply for grants from the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Funding may support projects, limited general operations, or capital needs that improve economic stability and quality of life for underserved people.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
District of Columbia Workforce Funding via Department of Employment Services
Applications due Apr 27, 2027
The Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant provides District of Columbia workforce organizations with funding up to US $200,000 to deliver innovative training, education, and subsidized internships for out-of-school youth ages 18–24. Public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities with a track record serving this population may apply through the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
STEM Workforce Grants for Youth Programs from DOES
Applications due Apr 29, 2027
Youth-serving organizations in the District of Columbia offering STEM-focused workforce preparation programs can apply for the MBSYEP Pathways to STEM Grant, with awards up to US $150,000 for a 6-week summer learning experience. Funding from the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services supports in-person STEM career exploration and college visits for local youth.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for Housing Innovation
Applications due May 16, 2027
Focused on workforce housing and affordable homes, Enterprise Community Partners invites District of Columbia housing nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible public or tribal entities to propose ready-to-scale innovations. Nationally, five grants of US $2,000,000 support proven solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that expand housing access for lower-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Youth Workforce Training Funding from Department of Employment Services
Applications due May 26, 2027
Workforce and youth-serving organizations in the District of Columbia can apply for funding to provide out-of-school youth (ages 16–24) with pre-apprenticeship training and job readiness programs. Grants from the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services offer up to US $200,000 for industry-aligned training, stackable credentials, internships, and pathways to registered apprenticeships or unsubsidized employment.
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
US $300,000 - US $8,000,000
District of Columbia Department of Health HIV Housing Grants in District of Columbia
Applications due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit and housing providers serving people living with HIV can seek US $300,000 - US $8,000,000 to deliver rental assistance and housing-related supportive services in the District of Columbia and Prince George's County, Maryland. Focused on stable, affordable housing, this DC Health HOPWA funding may benefit programs tied to workforce preparation and job readiness.
District of Columbia Department of Health
Healthcare Training Scholarships for DC Residents from DC Health
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
District of Columbia residents pursuing high-need healthcare training can receive scholarship funding to become Home Health Aides, Certified Nurse Aides, or Emergency Medical Technicians. Grants from District of Columbia Department of Health help cover workforce preparation and job readiness costs to address local healthcare workforce shortages in the District of Columbia, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $600,000.
District of Columbia Department of Health
US $300,000 - US $8,000,000
Housing Support Funding from DC Health
Applications due Jun 23, 2027
Nonprofit and housing providers in the District of Columbia and select Maryland counties supporting low-income people living with HIV can apply for District of Columbia Department of Health’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funding; awards US $300,000 - US $8,000,000 for rental assistance and housing-related supportive services that promote stability and continuity of care.
District of Columbia Department of Health