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.
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 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…
Scaling and Assessing Developmental Education Reform - Women Employed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The…
ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ScanSource Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting…
SCBA Grant Funding Funder: South Coast Business Alliance Inc (MA, US) Mission: Support youth development programs across the South Coast through scholarships, program funding, or career development.…
SCCF: Education Grants Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The SCCF Education Grants Cycle supports…
Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship This program provides…
SCF: Nexteer Steering the Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saginaw Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Nexteer Steering the Future Fund,…
Scholarship Application Funder: Last Prisoner Project Geographic Scope: United States Status: Currently accepting applications Mission: Provides educational scholarships for cannabis industry…
Scholarship for Education and Economic Development (SEED) Overview: The SEED program provides scholarships to students working in Los Alamos County to help local employers recruit and retain…
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.