Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,645 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Peconic Landing Community Fund RN Scholarship	Peconic Landing at Southold Inc	Rolling	$9K
Foundation	CDL Scholarship	Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cincinnati State Technical College Scholarship	Spirit of Construction Foundation Of	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Job Training Incentive Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP)	Careers in Construction Colorado	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants	Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ernst & Young Workforce Development Fund	Robert R Mccormick Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network Grant	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	Communityworks Endowment Fund	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ICCF: Community Improvement Grants	Community Foundation for Northeast	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Apprenticeship Minnesota	Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Runschke Family Scholarship Grant	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bargaining & Advocacy Grants	National Education Association Staff Organization	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Dave Oberkircher Future Leaders Fund	The Council Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rays of Hope Foundation Vocational Scholarship Grant	Educational Foundation of Lake County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Regions Community Engagement Grant	Regions Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Benefits Bridge Employer Pilot Program (OH) Grant	Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program Grant	Illinois Board of Higher Education	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Idaho Workforce Development Council: Employer Grant	Idaho Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	The Women’s Giving Circle Grants Fund	Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Futurama Foundation: The Continuing Education Scholarship Grant	BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	SCBA Grant Funding	South Coast Business Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Year Round Youth Program (14-24)	Ser Metro Detroit	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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