SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
SER YouthBuild Construction Institute Program Type: Youth workforce development and education program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Ages 18-24 years old - Detroit…
Workforce Development Grants
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.
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SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy (14-24) Program Type: Education and youth development program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Ages 14-24 - Out-of-school youth - Opportunity…
Varies
Commerce / DCRA Grants Section · Rolling / Open State
AmeriCorps program partnership with Corporation for National and Community Service providing support and training to rural and urban Alaska communities through sub-grantees operating in almost every…
Up to US $25,000
Serve New Mexico Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
Serve New Mexico AmeriCorps - Operational Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve New Mexico Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview 2026-2027 AmeriCorps…
SerVermont · Rolling / Open Foundation
SerVermont VISTA Program RPF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SerVermont Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview SerVermont VISTA Program RPF This cohort will begin service on August 10, 2026.…
US $2,500 - US $7,500
Skees Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
SFF: Mission-Aligned Grantmaking - Seed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skees Family Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Skees Family Foundation offers…
SHALLOW FORD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend. Grants of up to $12,000 may be…
SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
SFFI: General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Schlecht Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Schlecht Family Foundation offers General Operating Grants aimed at…
SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
SFFI: Impact Investments Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Schlecht Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Schlecht Family Foundation Inc is committed to transforming…
$2,805,000
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation
SFFMA SAFER Grant Funder: State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas (SFFMA) Background: SFFMA was awarded a 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant…
Varies
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
SFI Community Grants Overview: SFI Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities, or events that support SFI's efforts to connect communities to forests.…
$1,000 - $2,250
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Short Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Grant Award Amount: Between $1,000 up to $2,250 per aid year Purpose: Career and Technical Education grant funds help support students in short…
US $2,500 - US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Siembra Latinos Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Siembra Latinos Fund, initiated by…
Up to $600 per student
NORTHSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sierra College Truckee Campus EMT Course Awards Award Amount: Up to $600 per student Purpose: Support local residents in furthering their education and workforce skills Eligibility: - Must reside…
Varies
Kessler Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Signature Employment Grants Transforming Employment Outcomes with Novel Solutions Innovation lies at the core of all the Foundation’s Signature Employment Grants. It involves developing or…
$71,000 total awarded (2023 round: 30 recipients)
SIMPSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Simpson Foundation Co-Worker Support Fund Overview: The Simpson Foundation's Co-Worker Support Fund provides scholarships to Simpson Senior Living employees pursuing education and professional…
Varies (recent awards: $93,000 total for 50 recipients in 2025; $71,000 total for 30 recipients in 2023; $75,500 total across three communities in 2026)
SIMPSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Simpson Foundation Employee Scholarship Fund Overview: The Simpson Foundation's Employee Scholarship Fund provides educational scholarships to employees of Simpson Senior Living communities to…
Varies
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
SisterFund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary SisterFund Grants, part of a collective giving circle at the Community…
Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation
Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program, administered…
Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Six Flags Lamond Jasper Maintenance Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Six Flags Lamond Jasper Maintenance…
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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