Workforce

Recompete Pilot Program Grants: How Distressed Communities Can Win Up to $50 Million for Jobs, Workforce, and Infrastructure

If you work in a place where “good jobs” feels more like a slogan than a reality, the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program should be on your radar in flashing neon.

Type: Grant Amount: Strategy Development Grants up to $500,000; Implementation Grants up to $50 million Deadline: Periodic NOFOs; next round expected late 2025 Location: United States

Ticket to Work 2025: Try Working Without Losing Benefits

A complete guide to the SSA Ticket to Work program for 2025, including new Trial Work Period limits, SGA thresholds, and how to keep your Medicare.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free Career Support + Benefit Protection Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Virginia G3 Tuition Assistance Program

Last-dollar tuition assistance for low- and middle-income Virginians pursuing in-demand degrees at community colleges.

Type: Benefit Amount: Covers tuition, fees, and textbooks; living stipend for eligible students Deadline: Rolling with priority for early FAFSA filers Location: United States - Virginia

WIOA Job Training Grants: Get $2,000 to $8,000 Plus Free Career Coaching to Learn New Skills

Tuition, supportive services, and career coaching for jobseekers through WIOA Individual Training Accounts and programs.

Type: Grant Amount: Typically $2,000–$8,000 per participant plus supportive services Deadline: rolling intake Location: United States