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…
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.
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…
San Diego Unified School District Career Technical Education Grant Status: Active; announced October 3, 2023 Geographic Scope: San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), California Focus Areas:…
San Diego Unified School District Career Technical Education Grant Overview: A three-year, $390,000 grant to San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) to support the expansion of career technical…
Sandbulte Family Higher Education Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Sandbulte…
Sandy Eaton Memorial Health Career Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Eligibility: - Deer Isle-Stonington High School seniors - Pursuing a degree or certification in a health-related field Program…
Sandy Westman Mayfield Vocational Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Sandy Westman Mayfield…
Sanken-Hatz Scholarship Funder: GRH Foundation Geographic Scope: Glencoe, Minnesota area Program Focus: Educational support for students pursuing careers in healthcare Eligibility - Area students…
Santander Bank Charitable Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Santander Bank…
Santander Charitable Sponsorship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santander Bank Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Santander Charitable Sponsorship Program focuses on…
Sarah Forslund Memorial Scholarship Official Name: The Sarah Forslund Fund for Environmental Leadership Purpose: Betters the world by advancing the values of environmental leadership, supporting…
SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), administered by World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) in partnership with the Governor's Office of…
SC AmeriCorps Formula Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Association Of South Carolina Amount: US $140,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The SC AmeriCorps Formula Grant,…
SCALE Capital: Massachusetts Lab-to-Fab Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Technology Education Engineering Collaborative Amount: US $10,000,000 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The…
Scaling and Assessing Developmental Education Reform - PCC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Scaling…
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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