Workforce Development Grants in Maryland
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are 25 active workforce development grants tagged to Maryland, part of 2,681 active workforce development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation January 10, 2027 · Varies The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations achieving measurable impact for individuals and families in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions, within its focus areas: Education & Skills… | |
| Maryland Correctional Enterprises Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Rolling · Varies Self-supporting State agency providing products and services to governmental institutions/agencies and non-profit organizations. Provides inmates with jobs and training. | |
| Police Entrance-Level Training Programs Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Rolling · Varies Provide entrance level training to new police officers. Also certify entrance-level training academies for police, sheriff and security agencies. | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency, and independence of individuals with disabilities. | |
| Office of Apprenticeship Maryland Department of Labor · State Rolling · Varies Provide technical assistance to employers on development and administration of apprenticeship training programs. Maintain the statewide database on program activities. | |
| Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation · State Rolling · Varies | |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Maryland Department of Aging · State Rolling · Varies As of July 1, 2016 the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is being administered by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.For more information please go directly to the DLLR webpage. | |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Rolling · Varies The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for non-public assistance SNAP recipients to become economically self-sufficient through employment and employment retention, job skills and job training programs and services | |
| Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies The RMC is particularly interested in proposals that address the following: Agriculture, Energy, Rural Broadband, Healthcare, Youth Engagement and Workforce/Economic Development. | |
| Office of Population Health Improvement, Community Health Workers Maryland Department of Health · State Rolling · Varies The Office of Population Health Improvement houses the Community Health Worker (CHW) certification process, as well as the CHW certification training program accreditation process. | |
| Human Services Careers Scholarship - MD DHS Salisbury University · State Rolling · Varies TeamDHS is looking for committed rising high school seniors and current higher education students in Maryland to participate in our Pilot Program for Human Services Careers Scholarship. | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore Title IV E Salisbury University · State Rolling · Varies To provide guaranteed, qualified, well-trained Social Workers (BS and Graduate level) to Maryland State Social Service Agencies. | |
| Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program Maryland Department of Labor · State Rolling · Varies Provide technical assistance to employers on development and administration of apprenticeship training programs. Maintain the statewide database on program activities. | |
| Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) University of Maryland, College Park · State Rolling · Varies The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to manage profitable agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, sports fields, horticulture businesses, landscaping companies, and sustainable farming… | |
| Independent Living Services State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency, and independence of individuals with disabilities. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, Other | |
| Refugee Targeted Assistance Program Maryland Department of Human Services · State Rolling · Varies To provide services intended to result in the economic self-sufficiency and reduced welfare dependency of refugees through employment. Services includes employment, Vocational training and support. | |
| Maryland AmeriCorps State Grant Program Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism · State Rolling · Varies Engage Marylanders in direct service positions to address unmet community needs. Participants receive an educational award of up to $5,775 upon completion of their service term. | |
| Charles County Charitable Trust Nonprofit Grant Award Program Charles County Charitable Trust · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $65K The Charles County Charitable Trust administers the Nonprofit Grant Award Program (funded by the Charles County, MD government since 2016), distributing roughly $784,000-$860,000 per fiscal year in competitive grants to 501(c)(3)… | |
| Perkins Vocational/Applied Technology Act, Basic Grant (Title II, Part C) State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Improve academic and occupational skill competencies needed to work in a technologically advanced society. | |
| Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Rolling · Varies Provides matching grants to small and mid-sized Maryland companies to support employee training and workforce skill development. | |
| Police First-Line Supervisor and Administrator Training Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Rolling · Varies Provide mandated training to newly promoted supervisors and administrators. One week (35 hours) programs are regularly conducted throughout the State for each program. | |
| The Hiring Agreements Program Maryland Department of Human Services · State Rolling · Varies The program is designed to provide job opportunities to Family Investment Program recipients, their children, foster youth, and obligators. The program is designed to place DHR's customers within Sate, Local and private sector employment. | |
| Workforce Shortage Assistance Grant Program Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Rolling · Varies Designed to help fill critical workforce shortages in Maryland. Applicant's apply to work in the fields of employment listed in A-4 below. | |
| Maryland Offshore Wind Workforce Training & Education Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Rolling · Varies This program provides grant funding on a competitive basis to ensure Maryland has a ready and able workforce capable of contributing to the construction, installation, and operation & maintenance of an offshore wind energy project. |
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About workforce development grants in Maryland
Workforce development grants fund job training, career services, apprenticeships, and employment programs. The Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the backbone, distributing billions through state workforce agencies. Additional funding comes from the Department of Education, Commerce, and foundations focused on economic mobility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WIOA and how does it fund workforce programs?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides about $5 billion annually for job training and employment services. Funding flows through state workforce agencies to local Workforce Development Boards, which distribute grants to training providers, employers, and service organizations. WIOA funds adult education, dislocated worker programs, youth services, and vocational rehabilitation.
Can employers get grants for worker training?
Yes. State workforce agencies offer incumbent worker training grants funded through WIOA. The DOL's Apprenticeship programs provide employer incentives. Many states have specific employer training funds. The DOL's H-1B Skills Training Grants fund training in industries affected by H-1B hiring. Community college partnerships often include employer-facing grants.
Are there grants for digital skills training?
Yes. The DOL funds digital skills through multiple grant programs. The EDA's Good Jobs Challenge includes digital economy training. The NSF supports computing education programs. Foundations like Google.org, Microsoft Philanthropies, and the Markle Foundation heavily fund digital skills workforce development.
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