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.
Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Rural Health Association Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program, offered by…
Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Overview…
Rural Health Transformation Program - Building a Resilient Workforce, Healthcare Workforce Expansion Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program will support rural communities across the State of…
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Overview: RHTP is a multi-year federal investment to strengthen rural health care across Alaska. Geographic Scope: Alaska (statewide) Focus Areas: -…
Rural Health Transformation Program Funding - Rural Federally Qualified Health Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $1,900,000 Last Updated: March 23,…
Rural Health Transformation Program Funding - Rural Tribal Nations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $150,000 - US $807,996 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary…
Rural Health Transformation Program_Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $27,500,000 Last…
Rural Health Transformation Program_Building Rural Hospital Capacity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $1,460,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026…
Supports burnout mitigation and healthcare workforce retention efforts in rural Minnesota. Eligible applicants must be located in Minnesota with demonstrable knowledge of rural health systems and…
Supports new rural residency training programs or tracks within existing programs in Minnesota. Eligible applicants include programs, sponsors, and potential sponsors of rural residency programs that…
Supports clinical training programs to expand rural clinical rotations. Eligible applicants include accredited medical schools, physician residency training programs, advanced practice registered…
Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) Status: Active program Overview: The Rural Innovation Initiative is a technical assistance program supporting rural communities working to create digital economy…
Rural Innovation Network Status: Active community of practice Overview: The Rural Innovation Network is a growing consortium of small towns engaged in building digital economy ecosystems. It…
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant - Growing Rural Futures Program Name: Growing Rural Futures: Advancing Health and Workforce in Western Maryland Status: Active Award Amount:…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program The purpose of RMAP is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, each as defined in 7 CFR 4280.302.…
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural…
Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program (RNRR) (TX) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Department of Agriculture Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Rural Nursing Recruitment &…
Rural Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Rural Partnerships Program Grant,…
Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students…
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.