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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SerVermont · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Research Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rheumatology Scholarship – Workforce Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Rheumatology Scholarship –…

TR R & CT GWATHMEY MEM UW EGJ · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LAKESHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

GILROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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"…

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 M Fairbanks Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE RICHARD M SCHULZE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Approximately US $360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Rural Maryland Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Rural Maryland Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

RMPIF MD Rural Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rural Maryland Council Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) aims to enhance the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Robert & Barbara Girouard Endowment Purpose: To support Veterans' education through financial assistance and educational/career training programs. Eligible Uses: - Financial assistance for one or…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Robert Annelli Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Robert Annelli Family Scholarship, managed by the…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Robert B. Baumann Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Robert B. The next…

CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Robert P. Goodwin Scholarship Funder: Health Center Foundation (HCF) at Sidney Regional Medical Center Award Amount: $500 (one scholarship awarded annually) Focus Areas: - Healthcare-related fields…

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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