Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Scholarship for SUCCESS Organization: World Services for the Blind (WSB) Website: wsblind.org Overview The SUCCESS Fund provides access to comprehensive blindness skills training for candidates who…
Scholarships for Careers Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Scholarships for Careers Endowment,…
Overview Why be a Fellow? From environmental sustainability to homeland security, policy-makers make decisions that require input from and have impact on the chemical community. Policy-makers need…
Scientist Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $225,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Scientist Development Award from the…
Scotiabank Corporate Giving Program: ScotiaRISE Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scotiabank Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The ScotiaRISE initiative by Scotiabank aims to foster economic…
SCTE Foundation General Fund Purpose: Essential fund for supporting the foundation's mission and delivering impactful programs throughout the broadband industry. Use of Funds: Provides flexible…
Sea Turtle Inclusivity Fund Overview: Provides scholarships and funding for young women and local community members from conservation areas to build their careers in the conservation field and…
Overview Social Impact We’re building brighter futures through technology. Every teen has dreams, and we’re working to make sure they have the opportunity to achieve them. Our programs connect young…
Secondary Level Program Scholarship/NIMS and Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Haas Foundation Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Gene Haas Foundation offers the Secondary Level…
Section Grants Funder: AWS Foundation Incorporated (through AWS Sections) Overview: The American Welding Society Foundation is committed to supporting welding education on the local level through its…
Secular Distribution Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Secular Distribution Grant supports charitable activities aimed at…
Securian Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Securian Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Securian Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through financial…
Sedgwick/Torelli Family Scholarship Purpose: Supports an organizer in each Green Corps class who demonstrates outstanding commitment and talent for solving pressing environmental problems. Funding…
Seed Project Foundation General Grants Funder: Harvest Seed Project Foundation (TX, US) Website: spftx.org Overview Annual grant program administered by the Seed Project Foundation to support North…
Seed-And-Scale Grant Program Overview: The Alliance for Health Equity's Seed-And-Scale Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations addressing social determinants of health in the Greater…
SEIU Local 509 Human Service Workers State Agency & Worker Group Training Grant Funder: SEIU Education & Support Fund / Local 509 Commonwealth Human Service Workers and Educators Training and…
Self-Sufficiency Project Grant Funder: The New York Community Trust (NYCT) Award Amount: $170,000 Status: Seedco was awarded this grant on May 20, 2015 Geographic Scope: New York City (Bronx-based)…
Semiconductor Technician Quick Start Program Overview: An intensive 10-day program designed to prepare participants for entry-level technician jobs in semiconductor/microchip manufacturing facilities…
Senator James M. Inhofe FAA Knowledge Test Scholarship Funder: AOPA Foundation (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Program Type: Scholarship for aspiring pilots Geographic Scope: Oklahoma…
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) As of July 1, 2016 the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is being administered by Department of Labor, Licensing and…
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.