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:…
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.
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…
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…
Robert & Barbara Girouard Endowment Purpose: To support Veterans' education through financial assistance and educational/career training programs. Eligible Uses: - Financial assistance for one or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Primary Care Workforce Innovations Program Award Amount: $150,000 Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Program Name: New Jersey Health Initiatives Primary Care…
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's New Jersey Health Initiatives Primary Care Workforce Innovations Program Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award Amount: $150,000 Award Date: January 20, 2013…
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.
Ready to apply for these grants?
- Assess your eligibility for this grant
- Draft a tailored application narrative
- Track the deadline and get reminders
- Find similar grants from other funders