PA SEED Member Resources

Pennsylvania Workforce Development Grants

• Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) Programs in Pennsylvania

  • The application deadline for the Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) Programs in Pennsylvania Grant is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. E.T.

• Supporting Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Sector through Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships

  • The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. E.T.

• ​Supporting Pennsylvania’s IT Sector through Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships

  • The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. E.T.

• ​Supporting Pennsylvania’s Healthcare Sector through Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships

  • The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. E.T.

• ​Schools to Work - Round 5

  • The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. E.T.

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NEW! AARP® Purpose Prize® Award | AARP

AARP is accepting applications for its Purpose Prize Award, honoring extraordinary nonprofit founders aged 50 and older who use their life experience to address societal challenges. Up to five winners will receive $75,000 for their organizations and access to yearlong individualized support to further their goals. The award celebrates innovation and impact in various fields, from economic justice to community development.

Eligibility: non-profit organizations

Awards: $75,000/award

Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025, 5:00 PM EST

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GRANT: Next Level Now Technical Assistance Collaborative | U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

The Next Level Now (NLN) Technical Assistance Collaborative will provide strategic technical assistance to help public workforce system entities improve service quality and outcomes for job seekers and employers. The TA Collaborative will operate over a 4-year period to support modernization of the workforce system.

Eligibility: non-profit organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations, state governments, and for-profit technical assistance providers with expertise in workforce development.

Awards: One or more cooperative agreements totaling approximately $1.5 million for the first year, with anticipated annual increments of $1 million in subsequent years for a total of $4.5 million over 4 years.

Deadline to apply: February 4, 2025 by 11:59 pm EST

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FUNDING: Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI

This global open call is looking for nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the Generative AI Accelerator. Selected organizations will receive a share of $30M alongside 6 months of structured support with access to dedicated pro bono assistance from Google employees, technical training, and Google Cloud credits to build socially impactful gen AI-powered solutions across Google.org’s three focus areas: Knowledge, Skills, and Learning; Scientific Advancement; and Resilient Communities.

Eligibility: any nonprofit charity, other nonprofit organization, public or private academic or research institution, civic entity, or for-profit social enterprise company with a project that has a clear and explicit social impact purpose.

Awards: $30 million

Deadline to apply: February 11 at 3:00 pm EST Link to Application

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GRANT: Springboard Prize for Child Welfare

The Springboard Prize for Child Welfare invests in new, exciting ideas focused on preventing child neglect and abuse, lifting up children and families within the child welfare system, and assuring their well-being beyond. The Aviv Foundation is sponsoring the Springboard Prize for the second time as part of its goal to invest in solutions with the potential to create systemic change.

Eligibility: individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven for-profit entities. The Prize rewards transformational ideas originating from any sector.

Awards: In 2025, four awards of $400,000

Deadline to apply: February 17 at 11:59 pm EST

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GRANT: EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (E-RISE) | NSF

The E-RISE program supports hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research and fosters the development of research teams and products in a scientific topical area that aligns with a jurisdiction's research ecosystem and priorities. It aims to transform STEM research capacity and competitiveness in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions by developing sustainable broad networks and exploring emerging or interdisciplinary research areas with high potential impact.

Eligibility: Organizations within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions, including institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Governments. Multi-institutional collaborations are required. Organizations serving as lead on current E-RISE or RII Track-1 awards are not eligible to apply as lead, with some exceptions.

Awards: Up to 15 awards annually. $8 million total for initial 4-year period, with potential for $4.5 million renewal for 3 additional years.

Deadline to apply: August 12, 2025 by 5 p.m. local time