Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified August 31, 2026
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Texas Workforce Commission accepts Skills Development Fund proposals throughout the year for customized employee training. Eligible colleges, workforce boards, TEEX, TEES, and qualifying partners can work with healthcare businesses that may receive up to $500,000 for approved training needs, with larger consortium projects possible.
Required next actionIdentify a Texas healthcare employer training need and contact the Texas Workforce Commission business liaison for the employer's region. Build the project with an eligible direct applicant — a public community or technical college, Workforce Development Board, TEEX, TEES, or qualifying community-based organization partnered with a college or TEEX — define the full-time W-2 trainees, occupations, customized curriculum, training hours, wage outcomes and employer contribution, then develop and submit the SDF project proposal with TWC. Hospitals and other healthcare employers should approach the program as business partners rather than assuming they are the direct applicant.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified August 31, 2026
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Texas Workforce Commission accepts Self Sufficiency Fund proposals throughout the year. Eligible public community or technical colleges and 501(c)(3) community-based organizations may request up to $500,000 to provide credential-focused training and job placement for qualifying low-income Texans, creating a practical healthcare workforce partnership pathway.
Required next actionConfirm the proposed trainee population meets TWC Self Sufficiency Fund requirements and select a healthcare or allied-health target occupation that leads to an industry-recognized credential and job placement. Build the proposal through an eligible public community or technical college or qualifying 501(c)(3) community-based organization, engage healthcare employers for placement and workforce demand evidence, confirm any locally approved occupation requirements with the Workforce Development Board, contact the regional TWC business liaison, and develop the project in the Learning Outcomes Tracking System (LOTS).
Active — year-round rolling cycle
Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Golden LEAF Foundation
The Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grants Program is a year-round North Carolina funding opportunity for governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Awards are up to $500,000, with healthcare equipment, workforce training, and high school career pathways among documented eligible project examples. The next published submission cutoff is October 22, 2026 at 12 PM; no time zone is stated.
Required next actionEligible North Carolina governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with qualifying healthcare expansion, workforce, or education projects should confirm project fit, complete the Stage 1 Fluxx application, and upload the Certification and Signature Form and Project Budget Form for the applicable rolling cutoff.
Closed
Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Virginia Foundation for Community College Education
Virginia Rural Health Transformation funding for 18 rural-serving community colleges to expand high-demand allied health programs through instructors, hub-and-spoke partnerships, a shared mobile training lab, equipment, technology upgrades, and rural recruitment.
Required next actionApplication deadline passed September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Treat RFA #2 as closed. Do not initiate new outreach or represent the application as still open; preserve the record for historical intelligence and monitor VFCCE for a future round, amendment, or reopening.
Closed — Fall 2026 Wisconsin Fast Forward standard grant applications were due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100
Verified October 8, 2026
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Wisconsin DWD has approximately $5 million available through Wisconsin Fast Forward for customized occupational training. Healthcare employers are expressly eligible, with grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 and larger consortium awards possible.
Required next actionThe Fall 2026 Wisconsin Fast Forward standard grant application window closed October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. Do not submit a late Fall 2026 application. Monitor the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Wisconsin Fast Forward announcements for a future cycle. In the meantime, document customized occupational training needs, applicant and consortium partners, training outcomes, and the required cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award.
Open - rolling; subject to enrollment and available funds
Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC)
Oklahoma healthcare employers are now eligible for the Oklahoma Talent Accelerator Grant, which can reimburse up to 80% of approved workforce training and upskilling costs.
Required next actionConfirm the employer operates in Oklahoma and qualifies under the July 30 healthcare expansion; verify SAM.gov eligibility and Oklahoma good standing; define at least a two-worker training cohort and approved SOW; use an ETPL-approved provider unless Registered Apprenticeship/OJT applies; budget the required 20% employer contribution; and obtain OESC/Guild approval before training begins.
Closed to new applications - controlling RFA deadline passed October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET; the GO-NORTH program page still displays the opportunity link as Live.
Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100
Verified October 5, 2026
$350,000 GO-NORTH opportunity for New Hampshire organizations to build or expand rural youth healthcare and allied health career exploration, including clinical simulations and experiential learning.
Required next actionThe controlling RFA deadline was October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and late applications were not to be considered. Treat this cycle as closed to new submissions, monitor the GO-NORTH page for a successor round, and preserve the rural-eligibility, participant, budget, and reporting requirements for future-cycle screening.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 30, 2026
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW)
South Carolina is accepting Workforce Pell provider applications for qualifying short-term training programs. The pilot occupation list includes Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Phlebotomists. Approved programs can become eligible for federal Pell Grant aid for qualifying students after state and U.S. Department of Education approval.
Required next actionConfirm the program meets the 12-month certification lookback, current pilot occupation alignment, 8-to-less-than-15-week duration rule, licensure/PPA requirements, 70% completion and job-placement gates, and employer-demand criteria; then apply in SCWOS and attach the official Workforce Pell Provider Attestation form.
Active for timely LOI submitters only — required LOI closed September 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; invited full applications due November 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 30, 2026
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
AOTF is accepting Letters of Intent through September 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET for implementation research that moves evidence-based occupational therapy into routine clinical practice. Awards are available up to $50,000 for one year or $100,000 for two years for eligible early-, emerging-, or early-mid-career investigators at qualifying U.S. nonprofit academic or research institutions.
Required next actionDo not treat this opportunity as open to new applicants. For principal investigators whose September 18 LOI was accepted, follow the AOTF invitation process, confirm all current application requirements, and submit the invited full application by November 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. If AI tools assist with proposal writing, follow AOTF's disclosure requirement for AI-generated text.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 2, 2026
Florida Department of Education
Florida's 2026-27 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant provides anticipated statewide funding of $40 million for eligible school districts and Florida College System institutions to create or expand CAPE-aligned CTE programs. No per-applicant minimum or maximum is stated. Later review periods may continue while funds remain.
Required next actionConfirm with FDOE that funds remain and obtain the current submission/review timing before applicant outreach; then prioritize eligible Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions with a qualifying CAPE-aligned healthcare or allied-health CTE model.
Open — applications accepted through January 7, 2027; first-come, first-served while funds remain
Atlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 Grow PA Grant is open through January 7, 2027 for eligible Pennsylvania students in approved in-demand associate and bachelor’s programs, including nursing and allied health. Awards are made first come, first served and can reach $5,000 per academic year.
Required next actionApply as soon as possible rather than waiting for January 7. Confirm Pennsylvania residency, FAFSA completion, participating institution, eligible associate or bachelor’s program and approved CIP code; complete the 2026-27 Grow PA application and required Master Promissory Note; upload the complete package through PHEAA Account Access. Healthcare employers and schools should proactively refer eligible nursing and allied-health students to the program as a workforce recruitment and retention resource.
Closed
Atlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 17, 2026
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC)
The Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner is accepting 2026-2027 pilot applications from eligible institutions seeking state certification of short-term programs for federal Workforce Pell participation. The program is an approval pathway rather than a direct institutional grant award. After state and federal approval, eligible students may use prorated federal Workforce Pell aid in […]
Required next actionClosed cycle. Monitor the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for a future Workforce Pell institutional application cycle or new appeal-related guidance. Do not create new applicant outreach or an Atlas_Email_Queue record for the expired September 16, 2026 cycle.
Active — 2026-27 application open through October 15, 2026; MHEC does not state a closing clock time on the current program page
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Maryland's 2026-27 Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant is open through October 15, 2026 for eligible Maryland students in shortage fields including nursing, behavioral health, social work, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 annually depending on institution and enrollment status.
Required next actionConfirm Maryland residency, enrollment at an eligible two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, degree-seeking status in an eligible shortage-field major, and the applicable post-graduation service obligation. Complete the MHEC One App through MDCAPS and submit any major-specific documentation by October 15, 2026. Filing the FAFSA is not required for basic eligibility, but MHEC uses financial need within GPA groupings when ordering awards, so applicants seeking need-based priority should ensure the FAFSA is on file.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified October 5, 2026
North Dakota Department of Commerce
North Dakota Commerce is accepting Technical Skills Training Grant applications on a rolling basis until allocated funds are secured. Track A and Track C awards can reach $200,000, Track B can reach $100,000, and all projects require at least a 1:1 match. Healthcare workforce projects can qualify when training targets North Dakota in-demand occupations.
Required next actionVerify current applicant eligibility, the applicable program track, the North Dakota in-demand occupation requirement, the required 1:1 match, and the current Commerce guidance before treating this opportunity as application-ready.
Active — 2026 Cycle Two applications open; new cold outreach held pending an authoritative deadline time zone
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Farmington Bank Community Foundation
Farmington Bank Community Foundation's 2026 Cycle Two supports job training and credential attainment that lead to higher wages for low to moderate income residents in its 16 town Central Connecticut region. The application closes October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the official announcement does not separately state a time zone. Average grants are about $8,000 and the normal maximum is $20,000.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) or qualifying fiscal sponsor status, eligible 16-town service geography, low-to-moderate-income participant focus, and a job training or credential program that leads to higher wages. New applicants should contact the Foundation before applying. Use the live online portal as the controlling 2026 application and attachment checklist and submit before October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Publication is appropriate, but do not begin new cold applicant outreach while the authoritative announcement leaves the deadline time zone unstated.
Open — ongoing program approval
Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Alabama Department of Workforce
Alabama is accepting institution-level applications for state approval of qualifying short-term Workforce Pell programs. Health care is an expressly identified in-demand sector, but approval is program-specific and requires both Alabama governor certification and final federal approval before students may receive Workforce Pell funds.
Required next actionEligible Alabama Title IV institutions should screen existing short-term healthcare and other workforce programs against the published duration, occupation, credential, employer-validation, operating-history, completion, placement, value-added earnings and academic-credit requirements, then submit each qualifying program through the ADOW process.
Draft / Verification Hold — current official deadline and remaining-funding status ambiguous
Atlas Opportunity Score 85/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Rural Health Transformation funding to establish or expand CODA-accredited dental hygiene education programs at nonprofit Kentucky-based educational institutions. The RFA identifies $9.9 million total funding and supports faculty, existing-building renovation, learning/simulation equipment, supplies and accreditation costs. Applicant-specific action is on verification hold because current official Kentucky sources conflict on the operative deadline and do not confirm remaining funds.
Required next actionConfirm with Kentucky that the RFA remains open and funds remain available; recheck the live Attachment A and amendments; then verify a specific eligible nonprofit Kentucky educational institution and all Contact, opt-out, bounce, CRM/queue and send-history gates before ORIGINAL outreach.
Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
2 days leftVerified September 25, 2026
Virginia Works
Applications close October 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Required next actionReview the controlling RFA and current Virginia Works RHTP page. Confirm applicant eligibility, rural qualification, allowable activities, budget rules, required attachments, and submission requirements before application.
Expired / Archived
Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified August 31, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Texas HHSC is accepting staffing-agency applications through August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT for multiple contracts supplying physicians, nurses, behavioral-health clinicians, therapists, dental staff and other health and allied-health professionals to Texas State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers. No service volume is guaranteed.
Required next actionArchived on August 31, 2026 after the 5:00 PM CT deadline passed. Monitor HHSC procurement notices for a successor staffing-agency open enrollment or related health and allied-health solicitation.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 12, 2026
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville ISD is accepting proposals for RFP #F1086A-25 Special Education Contracted Services through September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. The as-needed procurement covers evaluation, consultation and direct services for students with disabilities, with multiple provider awards anticipated across clinical, behavioral and educational specialties.
Required next actionOpen the live LISD IonWave event for RFP #F1086A-25, review all current service-category, credentialing, insurance, privacy, pricing and special-education compliance requirements plus any addenda posted before submission, confirm the disciplines the organization can deliver, and submit a complete proposal before September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. Electronic responders must register in the LISD eBidding system.
