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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California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

55% tuition at Montgomery College or Prince George's Community College; up to 50% tuition at University of Maryland
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Southern Management Leadership Program Scholarship Overview: The Southern Management Leadership Program is a three-year scholarship and educational program that supports, develops, and graduates…

Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Southern SARE: Professional Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Southern SARE:…

Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $25,000
ROBINS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Healthcare System Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Spartanburg Regional Foundation General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union and Greenville counties, SC Funder: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Overview:…

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spartanburg Regional Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Spartanburg Regional Foundation,…

The SPC Cares Foundation · Rolling / Open 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…

$100,000 - $250,000
THE DEVTO SUPPORT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Special Initiative Grants Program Description: The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in…

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE OCOEE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

STUDENTS RUN AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

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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