Workforce Development Grants in Maryland

Last updated June 30, 2026

There are 23 active workforce development grants tagged to Maryland, part of 2,677 active workforce development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)	Maryland Department of Aging	Rolling	Varies
State	Perkins Vocational/Applied Technology Act, Basic Grant (Title II, Part C)	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund	Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation	Rolling	Varies
State	University of Maryland-Baltimore Title IV E	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
State	Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Workforce Shortage Assistance Grant Program	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Young Fathers Responsible Fathers Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Independent Living Services	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Vocational Rehabilitation Services	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF)	Maryland Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
State	Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Primary Care Services (LARP-PCS)	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Correctional Enterprises	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program	Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Offshore Wind Workforce Training & Education Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business Development Center - Eastern Region Salisbury University	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
State	Office of Population Health Improvement, Community Health Workers	Maryland Department of Health	Rolling	Varies
State	Office of Population Health Improvement, Workforce Development	Maryland Department of Health	Rolling	Varies
State	Probation Services	Maryland Department of Juvenile Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Refugee Targeted Assistance Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Targeted Assistance Discretionary Grant	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	The Hiring Agreements Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies

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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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Other grant categories in Maryland

Community Development Grants in Maryland 60 Professional Development Grants for Teachers in Maryland 8 Professional Development Grants in Maryland 3

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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