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.
Southwest Virginia Field School - Winter Business Intensive Status: Currently paused due to federal funding freeze (as of January 27, 2025) Geographic Scope: Southwest Virginia, Central Appalachia…
SPARK Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robins Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary SPARK Grants, offered by the Robins Foundation, focus on enhancing early…
Spartanburg Regional Foundation General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union and Greenville counties, SC Funder: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Overview:…
Spartanburg Regional Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Spartanburg Regional Foundation,…
SPC Cares Community Impact Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The SPC Cares Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview The SPC Cares Foundation The SPC…
Special Initiative Grants Program Description: The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in…
Spectrum Digital Education Grant Funder: Charter Communications, Inc. (Spectrum) Award Amount: $6,000 per organization Geographic Scope: Tennessee (part of broader 5-year, $7 million national…
SPRINT Challenge Amount: $200,000 - $750,000 per award Status: Completed (awards announced April 2021) Geographic Scope: United States (25 states and Puerto Rico) Focus Areas: - Pandemic response…
SRLA Scholarships Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, California Focus Areas: Post-secondary education and vocational training support for high school graduates Program Overview SRLA awards scholarships…
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant – Loan TA Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $700,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary…
St. Ann's Community Employee Scholarship Program Funder: St. Ann's Foundation Inc (NY, US) Program Status: Active and ongoing Geographic Scope: Rochester, New York area Focus Areas: Education and…
St. Cloud Builders Exchange Legacy Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The St. Cloud Builders Exchange Legacy…
St. John's United Foundation Tuition Reimbursement Provider: St. John's United Foundation Geographic Scope: Montana (Billings area) Purpose: Financial support for personal and career growth through…
Overview Work Force Development Funding Cycle 2025 The St. Louis Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is dedicated to inspiring purposeful philanthropy that connects community and donors to…
Staff Development Grant Overview: Development grants are awarded to current Beartooth employees pursuing further education and professional development to contribute to the future of rural health.…
Staff Scholarship Funder: UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Purpose: Educational support for UMRC staff members pursuing higher education degrees Eligibility: - Current UMRC staff members - Those pursuing…
Stand Together Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Stand Together Foundation Grant,…
Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BEAM Circular Accelerator Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Stanislaus…
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Training Facilities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BEAM Circular Accelerator Amount: US $10,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Stanislaus Wet Lab &…
Starbucks Workers Fund Geographic Scope: Starbucks locations nationwide Focus Areas: Supporting current and former Starbucks activists and organizers fighting to democratize their workplaces and 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.