Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from Connelly Foundation
New Jersey and Philadelphia-area nonprofits offering workforce preparation, youth career pathways, or basic needs services may be eligible for funding supporting programs, operations, or capital projects. Organizations serving people in Camden County and nearby Pennsylvania counties can access funding through Connelly Foundation, which prioritizes strong leadership, proven impact, and financially viable, community-supported initiatives.
Connelly Foundation
New Jersey Public Health Funding via Department of Health
Full proposal due Jul 23, 2026
Local public health departments in New Jersey can receive funding to strengthen infectious disease outbreak preparedness and core public health infrastructure, including workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization. The State of New Jersey Department of Health’s Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Program offers up to US $4,393,779 to build, promote, and protect local health systems.
State of New Jersey Department of Health
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running workforce development and career navigation programs for adult workers, including those in New Jersey, can seek US $10,000 - US $250,000 for training, upskilling, AI literacy, and wraparound services. With a mission to build economic mobility, Truist Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with Inspire Awards for innovative career pathways in the age of AI.
Truist Foundation Inc
Economic Security Funding from Korean American Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 28, 2026
New Jersey and New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups supporting low-income Korean and Asian American immigrants’ economic security can access funding through the Korean American Community Foundation. Grants up to US $100,000 support workforce development, education, public benefits counseling, affordable housing, healthcare, and related services, as well as community organizing and advocacy to address economic instability.
Korean American Community Foundation
New Jersey Department Grants for New Jersey Workforce Training
Letter of inquiry due Sep 12, 2026
Organizations providing workforce preparation and employment services in New Jersey can apply for funding to deliver case management, skills-based training, and education programs for SNAP recipients. Grants from New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development help New Jersey workforce programs offer career services, participant reimbursements, and employment-focused pathways that build skills and support long-term job retention, with awards up to US $500,000.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Presser Foundation Grants for New Jersey Music
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, and pre-collegiate music education organizations in New Jersey near Philadelphia can seek funding for general operating support or resilience efforts. With a mission to promote musical education and philanthropy, Presser Foundation provides grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 that may bolster workforce-related programming and organizational stability for small music groups.
Presser Foundation
New Jersey Workforce Training Funding via Department
Pre proposal due Sep 24, 2026
New Jersey employers seeking to train current frontline workers in job skills can receive up to US $7,000,000 in cost-shared support. Focused on workforce preparation and job readiness, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reimburses up to 50% of training costs, prioritizing nine strategic sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, technology, and transportation and logistics.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Construction Trades Training Funding from New Jersey Department of Labor
Letter of inquiry due Oct 10, 2026
Nonprofit and workforce organizations in New Jersey can use this program to deliver skills training, work readiness, and apprenticeship preparation for women and minority veterans in the construction trades. With a mission to strengthen the state’s workforce, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides up to US $1,500,000 to support training and support services leading to employment.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apprenticeship Pathways Funding from New Jersey Department
Letter of inquiry due Oct 24, 2026
Workforce and education organizations in New Jersey can seek funding to run pre-apprenticeship programs that prepare individuals to enter and succeed in Registered Apprenticeship programs. New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development supports workforce preparation and job readiness by backing programs that combine industry-based training, classroom instruction, and documented partnerships with apprenticeship sponsors.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Citi Foundation Grants for New Jersey Workforce
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income communities with workforce readiness, economic development, or related services can receive US $1,000,000 in unrestricted support plus technical assistance and peer learning. Citi Foundation supports workforce preparation and job readiness in New Jersey by funding community organizations in eligible counties through its Community Progress Makers Fund.
Citi Foundation
New Jersey Department Grants for Workforce Readiness
Pre proposal due Oct 31, 2026
Workforce preparation and job readiness programs in New Jersey that help youth transition into high-skill, high-wage careers can apply for the Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW) program. Focused on workforce development, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers up to US $2,000,000 to recruit, screen, and support juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth into in-demand occupations.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
American Honda Motor Grants for New Jersey Workforce
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in New Jersey offering manufacturing-focused workforce education can apply for American Honda Motor’s Education Pillar Award, with grants of US $25,000 - US $100,000 for hands-on training programs. Eligible initiatives strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline through design, data analytics, automation, and AI/ML skills development for current and future jobs.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
New Jersey Labor Apprenticeship Grants in New Jersey
Letter of inquiry due Nov 21, 2026
New Jersey workforce and apprenticeship sponsors seeking to expand USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs in New Jersey can apply for support to grow training in apprenticeable occupations. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s GAINS program funds development in workforce preparation, job readiness, and apprenticeship pathways that lead to better-paying careers and advanced credentials.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Construction Workforce Funding from New Jersey Department
Letter of inquiry due Dec 5, 2026
Eligible New Jersey employers, education and training providers, workforce boards, governments, and nonprofits can receive funding to deliver construction and building trades training and support services for women and minority veterans. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides up to US $15,000 to support job readiness, apprenticeship preparation, and long-term employment placement in construction careers.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State of New Jersey Department of Health Support for New Jersey Public Health Workforce
Applications due Dec 29, 2026
New Jersey workforce development organizations focused on public health pipeline and training can seek funding to build a more robust local public health workforce in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey Department of Health provides up to US $808,276 to support mentorship for new Health Officers, workforce capacity-building trainings, and engagement with public health professional organizations.
State of New Jersey Department of Health
Citizenship Services Funding for Nonprofits via CHPRD
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey offering citizenship preparation, legal naturalization support, and integration services for lawful permanent residents can apply for funding up to US $60,000. The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development supports programs that build English, civics knowledge, and community engagement, which may complement workforce preparation and job readiness efforts.
New Jersey Department of State: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD)
Hispanic Entrepreneurship Funding from CHPRD
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Nonprofit and community-based organizations in New Jersey supporting Hispanic entrepreneurship can apply for up to US $75,000 to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate business education and mentorship. Focused on entrepreneurship, the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development invites programs that help Hispanic residents start or grow businesses and may also complement local workforce preparation efforts.
New Jersey Department of State: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD)
New Jersey Center Workforce Grants for Hispanics
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
New Jersey workforce and Hispanic-serving organizations can support Latino adults’ job readiness, placement, and supported work services through this state program. New Jersey workforce groups can access funding via New Jersey Department of State Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development, with awards up to US $70,000 for employment-focused activities promoting economic self-sufficiency.
New Jersey Department of State: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD)
CHPRD Support for New Jersey Youth Workforce
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
New Jersey youth-serving organizations offering workforce experience programs can access funding for at-risk Hispanic and Latino youth, including in-school and out-of-school participants. The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development provides up to US $50,000 to help youth build workplace skills, understand employment expectations, and gain tools to secure and retain jobs.
New Jersey Department of State: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD)
CHPRD Health and Wellness Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Feb 26, 2027
New Jersey Hispanic community-based organizations offering health and wellness services can access funding through the New Jersey Department of State Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development. Grants up to US $75,000 support mental health services and family violence prevention that stabilize crises, build resilience, and connect families with needed community resources, complementing workforce preparation and stability efforts.
New Jersey Department of State: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD)
Workforce Recovery Grants for New Jersey Nonprofits via New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Letter of inquiry due Mar 5, 2027
New Jersey workforce organizations supporting opioid-impacted individuals can access funding for training, career services, and supportive services through New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Pathways to Recovery program. This competitive grant offers up to US $1,000,000 per grantee over 24 months to expand job readiness, work experience, and employment retention across the state.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Workforce Development Funding from MGM Resorts Foundation
Applications due Mar 8, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing workforce preparation and job readiness services in New Jersey can apply for support to run programs that benefit individuals, families, and children. Grants from MGM Resorts Foundation help agencies address economic opportunity, employment training, and related human services within regions where MGM Resorts employees live and work.
MGM Resorts Foundation
New Jersey Chronic Disease Education Funding via New Jersey Department of Health
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
New Jersey rural health providers and community-based organizations improving chronic disease education and reimbursement systems can access funding through the New Jersey Department of Health to support diabetes, cardiovascular, and other chronic disease education in rural areas. Projects may strengthen care coordination, expand participation in evidence-based education programs, and address health disparities impacting rural residents.
New jersey department of health
Provident Bank Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing workforce development, education, or human services programs in New Jersey can seek two-year flexible funding to strengthen career pathways and economic self-sufficiency. Focused on workforce preparation and job readiness, Provident Bank Foundation supports job training, employment supports, and related program, overhead, and equipment costs within its branch network communities.
Provident Bank Foundation Inc
Housing Innovation Funding for Nonprofits from Enterprise
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible housing authorities with scalable affordable housing innovations can seek US $2,000,000 grants to expand proven solutions nationwide, including New Jersey. Enterprise Community Partners and Wells Fargo support projects in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that increase affordable rental and workforce housing and may benefit workforce preparation and stability efforts.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from Greenspring Advisors
Full proposal due Jun 30, 2027
Workforce and economic development 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania can apply for Greenspring Advisors’ Greenspring Grant Program, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 for general operations or specific programs. Funding may support job training, career pathways, internships, entrepreneurship, job creation, or financial literacy, with preference for local, youth, recovery, and underserved-focused organizations.
Greenspring Advisors
Workforce and Sustainability Grants for Nonprofits from PSEG Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering workforce preparation, job readiness, or related program support can access funding through the PSEG Foundation’s Neighborhood Partners Program; awards range from US $500 - US $15,000. Eligible programs must operate in PSEG’s listed NJ counties and may also address environmental sustainability, social justice, equity, or economic empowerment.
PSEG Foundation