Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal 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.
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only…
Returning Adult Transition Coach Program Grant Funder: Bank of America Foundation Award Amount: $40,000 Date Announced: May 21, 2021 Geographic Scope: Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside…
Reverend Elie Collier Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Reverend Elie…
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Geographic Scope: Boone Electric Cooperative service area in Missouri Funder: Boone Electric Cooperative Program Overview Boone Electric has established a Revolving Loan…
Revolving Loan Fund Program Type: Low-interest loan program Geographic Scope: Boone Electric Cooperative service area (rural Missouri) Purpose: To provide low-interest loans to assist with local…
RFP- Health Care Workforce Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cambia Health Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary Cambia Health Foundation seeks to improve health…
RFP- New American Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce Development Legal Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: December 17,…
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 1, 2, 4, 5 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $130,000 Last…
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated:…
RFP- Vermont AmeriCorps State Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SerVermont Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps State 2026 Competition in Vermont invites applications for funding…
Rheumatology Scholarship – Workforce Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Rheumatology Scholarship –…
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026…
Richard F. Brindza Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview: This scholarship fund was established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in skilled trades, demonstrating the belief…
Richard Hayes "Career Technical Education" Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilroy Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Richard Hayes "Career Technical Education"…
Richard J. Bilo Memorial Scholarship Funder: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc (Bilo family) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Area: Education in plumbing, heating, and cooling…
Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant - Keystone Space Collaborative Award Amount: $250,000 Geographic Scope: Tri-State Region (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio) Focus Areas: Space industry…
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program focuses…
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation provides…
RIPS Regions IPS Trainers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: Approximately US $360,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2025…
RMPIF MD Rural Entrepreneurship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rural Maryland Council Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) aims to enhance the…
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.