Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
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…
Rochester Women's Giving Circle Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rochester Women's Giving…
Rockland Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation focuses on…
Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), awarded to Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center (operates…
Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Rodney Britton Non-Traditional…
Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INC Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Roger Arliner Young (RAY)…
Ronald J. Jelinek Memorial Fund for Welding Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Ronald J. Jelinek…
Rose Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rose Family Foundation Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Rose Family Foundation Grant focuses on supporting initiatives in housing, workforce…
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch MTI East Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch MTI East…
Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Helping Professions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Charitable Division Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Rotary Club of Portsmouth's…
Rotary Foundation- District Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Rotary Foundation's District Grants support…
Roughrider Electric/3C Construction $500 Lineworker Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Number of Awards: One (1) scholarship Sponsor: 3C Construction, LLC (part-owned by Roughrider Electric) Sponsor…
Roughrider Electric/WDDH $500 Mechanic Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Number of Awards: One (1) scholarship Sponsor: West Dakota Diesel and Hydraulics (WDDH) (part-owned by Roughrider Electric)…
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.