Best Workforce Grants in Nevada

Nevada education and workforce organizations building STEM pathways in Nevada can seek funding to develop innovative, collaborative programs that boost awareness, opportunities, and retention in STEM education and careers. With a mission to advance science and technology, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology supports initiatives that strengthen the state’s STEM workforce pipeline and job readiness.

Youth corps and similar organizations in Nevada and other eligible Western states can apply for US $30,000 - US $220,000 to run natural and cultural resource conservation projects that build job skills for ages 16–30 and veterans. US Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management supports workforce preparation through hands-on public lands stewardship, restoration, and education activities.

Alpenglow Impact provides Nevada workforce preparation and job readiness organizations with funding to support career training, skills development, and related services. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Title I schools in the contiguous U.S. may receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 in Dollar Tree gift cards to distribute to individuals and families in need for essential items.

Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on workforce preparation, economic advancement, or related community development can access funding through the US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. Grants support efforts tied to work, home, and play, with priority for organizations in U.S. Bank communities, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and often led by people of color.

With a mission to build library workforce capacity, Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records provides Nevada libraries and their staff with up to US $2,000 for continuing education and professional development. Funding covers virtual or in-person training, including registration, materials, and eligible travel costs that strengthen workforce preparation and job readiness services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with three years of history and $100,000+ budgets in Nevada communities served by RBC Wealth Management can seek funding for workforce preparation, youth development, and arts access programs. RBC Foundation USA supports initiatives that build in-demand skills, provide work experiences, and help people bridge education and employment for a thriving future.

Nevada workforce preparation and job readiness organizations, including nonprofits, schools, local governments, and tribes, can access funding through Nevada Volunteers to host AmeriCorps members who strengthen communities through service. Eligible Nevada-based institutions can use these operational grants to expand workforce development, education support, housing, disaster response, environmental conservation, health, and veteran-serving programs statewide.

Nonprofit organizations providing workforce preparation, job readiness, or other pathways out of poverty programs in Nevada can seek multi-year operating and capacity-building support, with awards of US $125,000 - US $175,000 annually. Arbor Brothers supports second-stage 501(c)(3) organizations, or those with fiscal sponsors, that primarily serve low-income individuals and meet specific budget and staffing requirements.

Nonprofit organizations near WaFd Bank branches that primarily serve low- and moderate-income communities in Nevada can seek funding for workforce preparation, job development, affordable housing, and community revitalization projects. Focused on community impact, Washington Federal Foundation offers up to US $5,000 to support small business economic development and living-wage job opportunities for LMI populations.

The Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation offers Single Program Grants to support impactful programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, prioritize initiatives that enhance independence and service delivery. Eligible organizations must be US 501(c)(3) non-profits, and unsolicited proposals are not accepted. The foundation emphasizes community-based solutions and invites qualified applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry followed by a full proposal.

Nevada students pursuing college, vocational training, or workforce certificates who are personally affected by severe thalassemia, or closely connected to someone who is, may qualify for Cooley’s Anemia Foundation awards. These U.S.-based grants, typically ranging from $500 to $1,000, help cover tuition, books, and related educational or job-readiness expenses.

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.

Scholarships

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards more than $2 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, job training and certification. The Foundation hosts several different scholarship opportunities throughout the year. 

Workforce Training

Open to adult residents of Chautauqua County enrolled in a certification program outside of higher educational degree. Examples include phlebotomist, LPN, CNA, EMT, Radiologic Technologist, Automotive Technician, CDL, HVAC, Welding, Machining etc.

Nevada workforce and job readiness nonprofits can access funding through AFL Global to run STEM education, youth development, and adult life-enrichment programs that build employment and self-sufficiency skills. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations only, and programs serving local residents in these areas may be a strong fit for AFL Community Grants.

Nevada workforce preparation and job readiness professionals in theatrical exhibition, distribution, or related vendors facing illness, injury, or other life-changing events can access financial aid and counseling through the Pioneers Assistance Fund. Will Rogers Motion Picture offers temporary support for medical costs, housing emergencies, vocational rehabilitation, and essential equipment for eligible U.S. motion picture industry workers.

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship

This scholarship offered to northern Nevada residents who are high school graduates or who have earned a high school equivalency certificate and adults seeking education to attain better employment.

The ideal candidates will be enrolled in an Associate's Degree track or certificate program at the school of their choice; the degree track or certificate program should result in a good lead to a good job. 

The scholarship will pay up to $5,000 for an Associate’s Degree or certificate program at private trade schools or community colleges for one or more candidates. You will be asked to write brief essays discussing: your life, your plans for the future, why you chose your certificate program, and how your education will impact your life and your family.

Nevada workforce and community nonprofits working on job readiness, education, housing, health, or youth and family support may be eligible for this funding. Nevada workforce preparation groups can access funding through Wegmans Family Foundation to support programs in workforce preparation and job readiness, hunger relief, youth support, and broader community services across the U.S.

Middle and high schools with strong career exploration and readiness programs, including those in Nevada, can apply for the Future Forward Schools Prize and Fellowship from Building Hope and American Student Assistance. This national program awards US $50,000 to five schools plus coaching, technical support, and a leadership fellowship to advance workforce preparation and job readiness initiatives.

City governments working on workforce preparation and job readiness in Nevada and nationwide can apply to participate in the Municipal Workforce Learning Lab. Focused on municipal workforce development, Georgia Municipal Association and partners invite cities to join an eight‑month action planning process with free coaching, technical assistance, and peer connections to improve recruitment, training, and retention.

Graduate students in urban planning, policy, public administration, economics, or related fields can apply for National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s $20,000 Fellowship for Equitable Development to work on housing, small business, and workforce development projects. Nevada community development organizations may be eligible as host partners if located within an hour of a selected fellow’s placement.

About NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and dignity.

Our vision: To solve America’s historic racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge.

Fellowship for Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition matches top-level graduate degree students with premiere community development organizations.

NCRC is looking for fellowship projects that move the needle on housing, small business development, and workforce development. Projects may directly result in community outcomes in these focus areas, or involve work with community members to create plans or project pipelines that will solve local issues in these areas.

The NCRC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of community development leaders and empowers them to tackle the issues of tomorrow. The community development sector will face significant challenges in the coming decades from climate change, widening wealth gaps, food insecurities, extreme housing shortages and other needs. These challenges will disproportionately impact low-wealth communities and communities of color. Therefore, it is NCRC’s intention and pledge to uphold the values of community empowerment in the fellowship program.

Interested students and host organizations must apply for this fellowship opportunity.

Program Benefits for Student Fellows Include:

• High-quality training and support from regional leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
• A $20,000 stipend for the eight-month, part-time (20-hours per week) fellowship
• The opportunity to meet with leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
• Academic credit, in accordance with the policies of the Fellows’ respective universities
• Complimentary admission to the NCRC annual Just Economy Conference

Program Benefits for Host Organizations Include:

• Fresh, innovative talent to help advance organizational mission
• The opportunity to help shape the next generation of community development leaders
• Participation in a fellowship program at little to no cost

The Process

1. NCRC Members Apply; 2. NCRC Selects Member Projects; 3. Students Apply To Selected Projects; 4. Top Student Candidates Interviewed; 5. NCRC & Member Select Student Fellow; 6. NCRC Onboards Member & Student 7. Fellowship Commences

Host Partnerships

Fellowship host partners must be NCRC members. If your organization would like to participate in the Fellowship but is not a member, you can join here and then apply.

Host Requirements

• A compelling project to provide a challenging assignment for fellows with real world application.
• Must commit to a schedule with at least one day per week in office for both fellow and host supervisor.

The NRF Foundation provides access to the education and opportunities needed for successful retail careers, helping people build better lives and stronger communities.

Retail Training Initiative

Building Career Pathways Through Retail Training

The NRF Foundation Retail Training Initiative expands access to industry‑recognized retail training and credentials for job seekers across the United States. Through partnerships with community‑based organizations, workforce development providers, and educational institutions, the fund equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to secure meaningful employment and advance in retail and related industries.

Retail is the nation’s largest private‑sector employer and offers accessible entry points, transferable skills, and clear pathways for career growth. By investing in training that aligns with employer needs, the NRF Foundation Retail Training Initiative helps individuals overcome barriers to employment while strengthening the talent pipeline for the retail industry and beyond.

Organizations selected to participate in the NRF Foundation Retail Training Initiative receive support designed to help them deliver high‑quality, employer‑aligned training programs, including:

• Access to the NRF Foundation RISE Up training and credentialing program
• Capacity awards to support program implementation and delivery
• Tools and resources to help participants earn industry‑recognized credentials

Together, these resources help organizations expand their impact and better support job seekers on their path to employment and career growth.

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) focuses on enhancing education and workforce development in food and agricultural sciences. It invites applications for various grants aimed at professional development, non-formal education for youth, community college training, and fellowships for both predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates. The program, managed by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, emphasizes the cultivation of skills necessary for the future workforce in agriculture, with multiple deadlines for submissions.

Future of Work Accelerator

A program of HP Inc. and the HP Foundation

In an increasingly digital world, people without access to technology and the skills to use it are often locked out of economic opportunity. The Accelerator helps scale the impact of organizations that are working to change this.  

Since 2022, the Accelerator has served 35 nonprofit organizations across 13 countries, helping them reach an additional 11.3 million people. 

As a joint program of HP and the HP Foundation, the Accelerator offers selected organizations USD$100,000 in funding, HP technology & solutions (~USD$100,000 value), and a six-month, virtual program designed to strengthen capacity and scale impact.  Exciting changes are ahead for the 5th year of the Accelerator. 

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Opportunity

About RSVP

Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP engages people ages 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers tutor children, help prepare simple taxes, assist victims of natural disasters, provide nutrition/food support, facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops, and serve in their communities in many other ways. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. While serving, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged. 

Funding Priorities

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP programming is designed to meet community needs. Applicants may propose activities intended to address community needs by thoroughly explaining the unmet need and activities to be completed by volunteers to address that need. In addition, AmeriCorps is interested in programming that addresses agency priorities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP priorities for this funding opportunity are:

• Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers: Provide respite, support groups, system navigation, care coordination, and resources for older adults, including custodial grandparents, and caregivers.
• Helping Older Adults Re-enter the Workforce: Offer job readiness, mentoring, training, and remove barriers to employment for older adults (volunteers provide services, not seek jobs).
• Building Strong Families: Support parents in helping children succeed, mentor parents, connect families to resources, and strengthen community partnerships.
• Preventing and Mitigating Fraud and Scams: Use digital navigators and other strategies to protect older adults from financial fraud and exploitation, including emerging AI-driven scams.
• Reducing Homelessness: Develop or renovate affordable housing, assist people experiencing homelessness in finding and maintaining permanent housing, and address housing needs for vulnerable populations.
• Supporting Behavioral Health Initiatives: Improve mental health, reduce isolation, prevent substance use, provide harm reduction tools (Naloxone, fentanyl test strips), peer support, and recovery services.

Award Funding Requirements

Applicants must construct the budget in the following manner. The federal share of the budget must not exceed $75,000 plus up to $350 for every unduplicated volunteer, whether or not they serve in an outcome-based work plan. 

What We Do

At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.

Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Our Philanthropic Network

We believe in the power of permanent philanthropy to strengthen our communities and people. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, our philanthropic network makes a powerful impact through robust grants and scholarships programs.

Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment

About Geraldine Mayo Beveridge

Geraldine “Gerry” Mayo Beveridge taught school in Carteret County for 40 years. She was a Home Economics teacher and thought of her students as her children; she and husband “Captain David” had none of their own. Gerry would discreetly provide classroom supplies and clothing items for students in need. She quietly contributed money toward college for capable students who couldn’t afford it.

Gerry’s concern for students continued after retirement. As a member of the Carteret County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP), Gerry convinced members of the importance of awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior in each high school – East Carteret, West Carteret, and later, Croatan. To raise money, she organized bake sales and brought plants and canned foods to sell to members. The scholarships, though small, were a great effort for members and were greatly appreciated by recipients.

Gerry left a considerable sum of money to CCRSP with the expectation that it be managed well and used for scholarships. Today, the Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship is awarded to qualifying graduating seniors who want to teach Vocational Education, now called Career and Technical Education.

Gerry’s passion for her students and her love of education continues through this scholarship. She was an amazing educator whose philanthropy will last in perpetuity.

The Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting initiatives that foster thriving communities through education, poverty solutions, and environmental programs. The foundation prioritizes funding for 501(c)(3) organizations and similar entities. Key areas include education development, innovative poverty solutions, and environmental restoration efforts, such as coastal wetland preservation. Organizations are encouraged to apply at least three months before funding is needed, ensuring timely support for impactful community projects.

The OneAmerica Financial Community grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, workforce development, safety, wellness, and community vibrancy. With a commitment to making a difference, OneAmerica aims to transform lives through strategic philanthropy. Their initiatives include disaster relief, arts support, and civic engagement, fostering resilient communities. By investing in meaningful change, they build a foundation for shared success across the country, ensuring that community needs are met and future generations thrive.