Life Skills Training & Rehabilitation Grants
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 31 active life skills training & rehabilitation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 13 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 31
- from 30 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $5,000–$60K
- Total listed funding
- $1.2M
- across 13 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 1
- 2 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Development Funds Monmouth Cares Inc · Foundation ~December · $68K | |
| Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant Blaze Credit Union Foundation · Foundation ~January · Up to $3K The Blaze Credit Union Foundation Teacher Grant Program empowers educators within the community by funding innovative and impactful educational projects focused on financial well-being and life skill development. | |
| Essential Skills Enhancement Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants designed to enhance the development of soft skills or essential skills in middle school to high school aged youth. | |
| Pauline Wright Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K Support educational, cultural, social, and/or developmental programs for individuals with Down syndrome and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) | |
| Preparation for Adult Living (TX) Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $696K The State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Protective Services (CPS) Program seeks Applicants to provide… | |
| Tucker County Giving Circle Grant Tucker Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tucker County Giving Circle is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting the women and children of Tucker County. | |
| Give Back Careers Program Give Something Back A NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| McNeely Foundation: Youth Development Through Enrichment Grant The McNeely Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McNeely Foundation, established in the 1960s, focuses on enhancing youth development through enrichment programs aimed at middle-grade youth in East Side St. Paul, Minnesota. | |
| Women Building Community Grants Community Foundation of Brazoria County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women Building Community Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County, Texas, aim to address critical issues affecting women and children in Brazoria County. | |
| Special Initiative Grants The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator | |
| Washington County Community Foundation Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Washington County Community Foundation, a part of the East Tennessee Foundation, focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative programs. | |
| Community Grants Program The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Harambee Citybuilders Apprenticeship Program River City Community Development Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Harambee Citybuilders is a youth apprenticeship program offering training and volunteer opportunities combined with educational stipends. | |
| Gordon Elwood Foundation Grant Gordon Elwood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded in alignment with the Foundation's mission of investing in the youth, individuals, families and communities of Southern Oregon. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._ | |
| Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant The Holthouse Foundation for Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holthouse Foundation for Kids supports organizations that empower at-risk youth through character education, life skills, and entrepreneurship. | |
| School Program Grant (First Tee School Program) Long Game Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support schools in integrating First Tee curriculum into physical education and other classroom settings. | |
| Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region- Impact Grants Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region offers Impact Grants to support projects that enhance the lives of women and girls. The fund focuses on education, life skills, and mental wellness. | |
| CalEdAssist Grant to Bay Area Girls Club California Education Assistance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the Bay Area Girls Club's College Bound Program, which provides college preparation and support services for girls. | |
| Oceanside Community Foundation Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preparing young people, ages 16-25, for independence by developing essential life and employment skills. | |
| Store-Based Giving Program Grant Ross Stores Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $500 The Store-Based Giving Program by Ross Stores Foundation supports socioeconomically disadvantaged youth by providing gift cards for school or professional clothing. | |
| Lois C. Kwasman Program for Community Impact Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide support for programs that assist girls and young women who need help to develop life skills to gain self-confidence, become resourceful and self-sufficient, and position themselves to have a successful life. | |
| Workshop Development Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) · State Not published · Varies Training/work services for individuals with the most significant disabilities | |
| Out-of-Home Placement--Transitioning Youth Services Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies 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 14 and 21, committed to a LDSS and engaged in Transitioning Youth Preparation Services. | |
| Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Helping Professions Grant The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rotary Club of Portsmouth's Helping Professions Grant provides essential financial support to residents of the Seacoast looking to enter or advance in direct care professions. |
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Life skills training & rehabilitation grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 1 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 2 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 4 13%
- No deadline published
- 24 77%
Only 2 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 31 active life skills training & rehabilitation grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About life skills training grants
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do life skills training & rehabilitation grants award?
Of the 31 life skills training & rehabilitation grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 13 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $60K. The largest is $696K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
When are life skills training & rehabilitation grants due?
Of 31 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 4 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 24 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for life skills training programs?
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.
Who funds life skills training for nonprofits?
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.
How can a small nonprofit win a life skills grant?
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.
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