Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
Overview _NOTE: Schedule a pre-qualification meeting with Routt County United Way._ Our Vision We envision a county where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through access to…
Roy Klein Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: June 07, 2025 Summary The Roy Klein Education Fund, managed by the Delaware…
Royce B. Walden and Bert E. Roper Fund for Migrant or At-Risk Youth Geographic Scope: Orange County, FL Target Audience: Migrant or at-risk youth Background: Established in honor of Royce B. Walden…
RSF: Future of Work Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Sage Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Russell Sage Foundation's Future of Work Grant…
Runschke Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Runschke Family Scholarship, established by Gernot and Anne…
Runway to Success Program Powered by Southwest Airlines Program Type: Travel awards for business marketing, sales, and workforce training Overview: AAEDC initiative in partnership with Southwest…
Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations Grant Program (RUCR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Rural and…
Rural College Promise Program Funder: Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Status: Active/Launched August 2021 Geographic Scope: Rural Texas communities, specifically north and east Texas Participating…
Rural Communities Health Care Investment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Rural…
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Award Amount: $230,000 (to BDCC; individual awards vary) Geographic Scope: Rural communities, low-income…
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Municipal Association Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Rural Community…
Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) Geographic Scope: Central Texas rural communities including Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson, and Hays counties Partnership: Co-administered by Greater Fayette…
Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) - USDA Administering Organization: Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) with USDA funding Funding Amount: $200,000 Project Focus Areas: - Host the…
Rural County Grant (UT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Rural County Grant in Utah empowers…
State funds appropriated to help rural areas employ full-time economic development professionals to manage locally directed economic development programs alongside a board of directors.
Rural Economic Improvement Project (REIP) Grant Funder: Alabama Civil Justice Foundation (ACJF) Award Amount: $235,000 Geographic Scope: Rural Alabama communities, with specific focus on the…
Grants for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities. Quarterly application windows available.
Rural Family Medicine Residency Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Rural Family Medicine…
Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado State Forest Service Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program, managed by the Colorado State…
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program Theâ¯Rural Health and Safety Education Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providing the…
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.