Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Paper Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview AmeriCorps Vista AmeriCorps is the federal agency that…
Overview _NOTE: Funder is not issuing an open grant cycle in 2025._ Amplify Her Foundation Amplify Her® Foundation’s mission is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become…
Amplifying Impact Initiaitve Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Health Care Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Amplifying Impact Initiative aims to strengthen the role of…
Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County Geographic Scope: Broome County, NY Target Audience: Underserved entrepreneurs Program Description: A pilot initiative similar to the Tompkins County program.…
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship Program Overview: Scholarships offered for the Construction Skilled Trades Industries to enter or advance careers in the skilled trades. Award: Two (2)…
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship Program Overview: Scholarships offered for the Construction Skilled Trades Industries to enter or advance careers in the skilled trades. Award: Two…
Amway Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amway Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Amway Impact Grants support non-profit organizations in Kent County, Michigan, focusing on Health + Wellbeing…
Amy Edwards Second Wind Initiative Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview About Us As a tax-exempt, public charity,…
Anchorum Master of Science in Nursing Scholarship Status: Active - applications now open Geographic Scope: New Mexico, with commitment to serve northern New Mexico or Tribal serving…
Anchorum Master of Science in Nursing Scholarship Funder: Anchorum Health Foundation Geographic Scope: New Mexico, with commitment to work in northern New Mexico or Tribal serving organizations Focus…
Andrew Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Andrew Mitchell Memorial Scholarship supports Maine residents…
Overview Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship Providing assistance to students in the field of Automotive Technology and related Applied Technologies. To qualify, students must pursue a degree or…
Anna May Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna May Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Anna May Family Foundation, established in…
Announcement of Stand Down Grants The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) supports local Stand Down events that assist veterans experiencing homelessness…
Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Mission: Economic security for women and girls Focus Areas: - Access to Opportunity/Community…
Antonio and Antoinette Pieropan Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Antonio and Antoinette Pieropan…
APA Hank Nikkels Scholarship for Engineers Overview: The Alaska Power Association offers an annual scholarship to support the next generation of electric utility workers in Alaska, specifically those…
APA-IBEW Local 1547 Scholarship Overview: Alaska Power Association and IBEW Local 1547 jointly offer annual scholarships to support Alaska residents entering the electric utility industry through…
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant Program Name: Gear Up Equipment and Advanced Resources for Upgrading Professional Drivers (GEAR UP) Status: Active Award Amount: $260,110 from ARC…
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) supports projects that create or expand recovery ecosystems to help individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD)…
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.
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.
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.