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.
SMILE Workforce Grants Funder: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Award Amount: $6,500 - $1,000,000 per grant Total Available (2026): $2.27 million awarded; $3.5+ million planned over next three…
SMUD Shine Program Award Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Award Amount: $63,000 Geographic Scope: Sacramento County, California (SMUD service area) Status: Active/Awarded…
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to…
SNAP & TANF E&T Training and Technical Assistance Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-2538 - Program: Employment & Training Techincal Assistance (ETTA) - Announcement…
SNAP E&T Program Program Name: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) Funder: Region 1 Workforce Development Board (WORK4WV) Geographic Scope: Region 1 in West…
SNAP Employment and Training (NE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The SNAP Employment and Training (NE) program,…
Snider Family Scholarship Status: Active, awarded each semester Geographic Scope: West Georgia Technical College campuses (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties; class sites in Heard…
SOA Partnership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Subaru of America Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Subaru of America Foundation, established in 1984, aims to enhance…
Soft Skills Research Fund: Curated Portfolio of Research Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovations For Poverty Action Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Soft Skills Research Fund…
Solar Grants Funder: All Points North Foundation Geographic Scope: United States-based projects and initiatives Focus Areas: - Implementation of effective solar programs and projects - Solar energy…
Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR) 2026 Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Song-Brown…
Song-Brown - Certified Nurse Midwifery Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: US $13,000 - US $225,000 Last Updated: October…
Song-Brown - Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Grant Program (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: US $13,000 -…
South Dakota: Community Development Block Grants: Urgent Need (SD) Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Last Updated: March 17, 2025 Summary The South Dakota…
Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: July…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Last…
Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union League Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview About At…
Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Jobs First Amount: US $50,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Southern…
Southern SARE: Professional Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Southern SARE:…
Southern SARE: Research and Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The…
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.