Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,659; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 143 with a published date

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Climate-Smart Commodities Project Grants National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Varies _Strengthening Grassroots Leadership & Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Systems and Facilitate Historically Underserved Producers' Access to Markets_ NACD recognizes the role that farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards can play to reduce…	Not published	Varies
Educator Grants Program Hiresmart Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $190 – $50K HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit founded by Mark and Anne Lackey dedicated to supporting workforce development opportunities for youth through grants, scholarships, and educational funding.	Not published	$190 – $50K
Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR) 2026 Application Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information · Foundation Not published · Varies The Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Program aims to enhance healthcare access in California's underserved areas by funding residency training for primary care physicians.	Not published	Varies
Pennsylvania's Workforce Professionals in Digital Infrastructure (WPDI) Grant Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry · Foundation Not published · $2M Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) employs more than 5,000 workers in 200 offices statewide.	Not published	$2M
Holloway Family Foundation Grant The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holloway Family Foundation, established in North Central Texas, aims to enhance community quality of life regardless of race, gender, or religion.	Not published	Varies
NRCS/KACD Partnership Affiliate Grant Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Covers 90% of salary plus employee benefits In 2020, KACD entered into a cooperative agreement with the Kentucky Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide funding to enhance conservation district technical assistance across the Commonwealth.	Not published	Covers 90% of salary plus employee benefits
Empower Youth Employment Training Program Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $755K	Not published	$755K
Green Business Academy Thrive New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Varies A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.	Not published	Varies
Care Forward Colorado Healthcare Programs Pikes Peak State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Care Forward Colorado was created with federal funds directed by the Colorado Legislature to meet heavy demand for entry-level healthcare positions.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Reconnect Scholarship Delta College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michigan Reconnect scholarship provides tuition-free access to community college for eligible adult learners seeking to advance their education.	Not published	Varies
RFP- New American Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce Development Legal Services Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Minnesota Department of Human Services is inviting proposals for immigration services aimed at integrating New Americans into the long-term care workforce.	Not published	Up to $300K
Key Funding Initiative (KFI) Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Recent Funding Examples (2025-2026 cycle - $3,636,644 awarded in 29 grants):	Not published	Varies
Black Teacher Pipeline Grant Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Rebuild the national Black teacher pipeline to achieve educational justice and racial equity. Grants support organizations aligned with CBED's mission to increase Black teachers in America's public schools.	Not published	$500K
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.	Not published	Up to $4K
Sanken-Hatz Scholarship Glencoe Regional Health Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The program is named after donors whose financial gifts make the scholarships possible.	Not published	Varies
Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Not published · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
WIOA RFP for Title I and One Stop Operator Services Workforce Development Board of Fult on Montgomery & Schoharie CTS Inc · Foundation Not published · $805K	Not published	$805K
Workforce Development Grant for Fire Damage Recovery Through Construction Trades Eastern New Mexico University · Foundation Not published · $63K Funding to support workforce training and upskilling in construction trades, specifically designed to address the need for skilled workers following the McBride Fire of April 2022.	Not published	$63K
Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant Madison Visionary Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Madison Visionary Partners Community Impact Mini-Grant supports local nonprofits seeking to enhance quality of life in Madison, Alabama.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Member Organizing Committee (MOC) Grant California Federation of Teachers Aft 8004 · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to help CFT local unions conduct member outreach and recruitment efforts, particularly targeting part-time faculty members.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Planning Initiative (Initiative Foundation Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K Little Falls-based foundation supporting Central Minnesota nonprofits and government units addressing:	Not published	$8K
Federal Workforce Training Programs Alabama Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies AlaHA provides information and resources about federal workforce training programs available to hospitals, including the On the Job Training (OTJ) program.	Not published	Varies
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant Onpoint Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $100 – $10K OnPoint Community Credit Union offers grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations that align with their focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality.	Not published	$100 – $10K
Truliant's Community Grants Truliant Federal Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Truliant's Community Giving program supports nonprofit organizations that enhance local communities near Truliant branches.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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