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.
Rural Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program - Phase 1: Program Planning and Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: August…
Rural Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program - Phase 2- Program Sustainability Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $225,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025…
Rural R.U.N. Scholarship Full Name: Rural Reskilling, Upskilling, Next-skilling (R.U.N.) Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Rural communities Purpose: Provides career counseling and tuition…
Rural Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Aging Amount: US $800,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The FY26 Rural Support Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: Up to US $173,450 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant aims…
Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Funding Source: Texas Legislature Program Type: Cost-sharing program Geographic Scope: Texas rural volunteer fire departments…
Rural Vitality Grant Overview: Partnership between Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation, and Compeer Financial to support strength and stability of rural communities.…
Overview _NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk to a program officer before applying._ Mission Working with the community, we connect people, ideas, and resources for a vibrant and inclusive Flint.…
RWSF Direct Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Red Wing Shoe Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Red Wing Shoe Foundation's RWSF Direct Grants aim to enhance community well-being by…
Sachs Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erich & Hannah Sachs Foundation Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Sachs Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Overview _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to call the Foundation to informally discuss their programs and financial needs prior to submitting a written application. There are no application deadlines…
Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Project Program Name: Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Initiative Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 Geographic Scope: Saco, Maine Program…
Safety Intervention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation…
Safety Net Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,500,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Agencies that do not…
Sailfish Point Foundation Trade and Vocation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview…
Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation- Direct Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation Direct…
Salem Five Community Donations Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salem Five Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Salem Five Community…
Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation…
Samuel and Solomon Rusitzky Entrepreneurial Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Samuel and Solomon Rusitzky…
San Diego Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The San Diego Kiwanis Foundation…
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.