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.

2,734 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily
Stipend/salary (amount not specified); scholarships for continued education
Academy of Applied Science Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) Funder: U.S. Army Research Office (with grants supporting over 130 students) Program Type: Hands-on apprenticeship program with summer research…

Indiana Space Grant Consortium · Rolling / Open Foundation

Research and Outreach Project Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Space Grant Consortium Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Indiana Space Grant Consortium…

TEXAS PODIATRIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Resident Case Scholarship Grants Overview: Case scholarship and poster abstract grants for Texas residents in podiatric residency programs. Geographic Scope: Texas Eligibility: - Texas podiatric…

OHIO CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR HOUSING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Resident Development Fund Funder: Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) Overview: OCCH awards grants to partners working creatively to improve health and quality of life outcomes for residents…

Clean Energy Group Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Overview: The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership…

MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Respiratory Therapist Program Funder: Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Geographic Scope: Florida (partnership with St. Pete College) Problem Addressed: Employment of respiratory therapists…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Responsive Grants Organization Type: Charitable organizations in the Tri-Cities region of Virginia Purpose: For charitable organizations seeking support for programs that align with John Randolph…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION SUPPORT FUND · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Responsive Grants Funder: John Randolph Foundation Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities region of Virginia (Hopewell, Prince George, Enon, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry,…

DELAWARE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship (RYRA) Funder: Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) in partnership with National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and Delaware Department…

U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · October 31, 2026 Federal

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…

GROWING INLAND ACHIEVEMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Boone Electric Community Trust · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

Boone Electric Cooperative · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

US $30,000 - US $60,000
Cambia Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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