1199 Career Pathways Scholarship Program Funder: 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Fund Geographic Scope: New York State Overview: The 1199 Career Pathways Scholarship Program covers the full cost of…
Workforce Development Grants
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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16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Impact Pool Overview: The Impact Pool supports larger-scale initiatives within the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund. Established in 2019, this fund ensures that…
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2025-2026 Career and Technical Education State Student Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $27,245 - US $83,038 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The…
2025-2026 Career and Technical Education, ESC Leadership Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $110,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026…
2025-2026 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Perkins V…
2025-2026 Sustainable Residency Implementation Continuation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026…
2025-2026 Teach for America RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Teach for America grant aims to enhance the quality of education…
2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for Districts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $800,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Texas Strategic…
2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for ESCs Grant (TSCEG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $225,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Texas Strategic…
2025-2027 Educator Preparation Innovation and Improvement Center (EPIIC) Continuation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $2,804,300 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary…
2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The Fund encourages…
2026 Artificial Intelligence/Robotics Scholarship Funder: Tri-County Build Back Better Regional Challenge Expanded Pathways to New Economy Careers Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship Geographic…
2026 Butler County Manufacturing Consortium Scholarship Funder: Butler County Manufacturing Consortium Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Butler County, PA Focus Areas:…
2026 Capacity Building Grants Funder: ACT for Alexandria Status: Open (as of 2026-04-03) Geographic Scope: Alexandria, VA (City of Alexandria and Fairfax County Alexandria) Contact:…
2026 Community Investment Grants Organization: United Way of Grant County Inc Status: Open - Letter of Interest (LOI) window is currently open as of December 3, 2025 Geographic Scope: Grant County,…
Community Partner Grants Program Funder: The Community Foundation of Will County Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois Priority Areas: Health, education, human services, and the arts About the…
2026 Jack Clark Memorial Scholarship Funder: Indiana County Manufacturing Consortium and Indiana County Development Corporation Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Indiana County,…
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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