Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 30 active life skills training grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Life skills training grants help nonprofits teach independent-living, financial-literacy, job-readiness, and social-emotional skills to youth, people in recovery, returning citizens, and adults transitioning to self-sufficiency. Federal support flows largely through the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (programs such as YouthBuild and Workforce Pathways for Youth) and HHS programs serving youth and families, alongside private funders that back skill-building and out-of-school-time programming.
Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant Overview: The Blaze Credit Union Foundation Teacher Grant Program empowers educators within the community by funding innovative and impactful educational projects…
CalEdAssist Grant to Bay Area Girls Club Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Overview: Supports the Bay Area Girls Club's College Bound Program, which provides college preparation and support…
Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund Overview: The Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund is available to students who are current or former participants of St. Jude's Ranch for Children programs.…
CFOV: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle, part of…
Community Grants Program Funder: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater New Orleans, Austin, Greater Ft. Lauderdale, the Gulf South, Greater Houston, Southern California, Las Vegas,…
Community Resource Development Funds Funder: MonmouthCares Inc (Monmouth County, NJ) Status: The 2025-2026 cycle deadline has passed. Next opportunity expected in October 2026. Funding Source:…
Davison Bruce Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Davison Bruce Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Davison Bruce Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the mind, body, and spirit…
Emeril Lagasse Foundation: Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Emeril Lagasse Foundation offers Community Grants aimed at…
Essential Skills Enhancement Grants Program Name: Essential Skills Enhancement Grants Overview: Grants designed to enhance the development of soft skills or essential skills in middle school to high…
Give Back Careers Program Program Type: One-on-one coaching and mentorship for youth Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota,…
Overview Gordon Elwood Foundation Grant Grants are awarded in alignment with the Foundation's mission of investing in the youth, individuals, families and communities of Southern Oregon. Grants…
Greater Chapin Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Greater Chapin…
Harambee Citybuilders Apprenticeship Program Funder: River City Community Development Center Geographic Scope: Chicago, IL (West Humboldt Park area) Focus Areas: Youth workforce development, job…
Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Holthouse Foundation for Kids Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Holthouse Foundation for Kids supports organizations that empower…
Independent Living Initiatives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Movement Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary Music Movement's Independent Living Initiatives grant…
Lois C. Kwasman Program for Community Impact Purpose: Provide support for programs that assist girls and young women who need help to develop life skills to gain self-confidence, become resourceful…
McNeely Foundation: Youth Development Through Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2024 Summary The McNeely Foundation, established in the 1960s,…
Oceanside Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant…
Out-of-Home Placement--Transitioning Youth Services The program is to assist youth Out-of-Home Placement to make the transition independence and self-sufficiency . Youth must be between the ages of…
Pauline Wright Grants Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation (established 2013) Purpose: Support educational, cultural, social, and/or developmental programs for individuals with Down syndrome…
Funding ranges from federal workforce and youth-development grants to state and local awards and private foundation grants. Department of Labor programs like YouthBuild and Workforce Pathways for Youth fund soft-skills, career-readiness, and job-training components, while HHS and many community foundations support life-skills curricula tied to youth services, recovery, reentry, and independent living. Programs are usually framed around a target population and measurable skill outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is a primary federal source through its youth and workforce grant programs, and the Department of Health and Human Services funds life-skills work embedded in youth, family, and behavioral-health services. Corporate giving programs, United Ways, and community foundations also fund local life-skills and workforce-readiness initiatives.
Define the specific skills you teach, the population you serve, and how you measure gains such as employment, housing stability, or program completion. Federal opportunities are posted on Grants.gov, while local and foundation funders often prefer concise proposals with a clear logic model. Start with smaller community or corporate grants to build a track record before pursuing competitive federal awards.