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.
Stars and Stripes Program Program Type: Free pre-apprenticeship program for transitioning military service members Geographic Scope: Southwest Carpenters Training Center in Santa Maria, California;…
STARS Scholarship Overview: An initiative of the Iowa West Foundation focused on breaking barriers to higher education for parents in Pottawattamie County. Geographic Scope: Pottawattamie County,…
Start-up Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Tennessee (offered in multiple locations including Kingsport and primary ETSU…
State of Ohio Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant Funder: State of Ohio, Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation Status: Active - The Health Collaborative has received this grant for three…
State ScaleUp Grants (CO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Office of Future Work: Apprenticeship Colorado Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary Apprenticeship Colorado is launching…
State Street Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Street Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The State Street Foundation Grant supports nonprofits and NGOs that promote…
States Leading Recovery Program Funder: Accelerate - The National Collaborative Website: accelerate.us Contact: [email protected] Program Overview Accelerate's States Leading Recovery program is…
Stebnitz Builders, Inc. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Stebnitz Builders, Inc. Scholarship,…
Overview The STEM Action Center advances STEM and CS educational opportunities through collaborations, providing professional development and grant opportunities, sharing resources and best…
STEM Forward Status: Active/Open Administrator: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Purpose: Matching grant program for employers hiring STEM-focused interns Award Amounts: - Up to…
STEM Next Opportunity Fellows Status: Active fellowship program Geographic Scope: United States (federal agencies) Focus Areas: Out-of-school time (OST) STEM education, federal policy, afterschool…
STEM Teach IV Funder: Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) - Indiana STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund Administrator: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) in partnership with Center of…
Steve and Carolyn Perry Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview About Community Foundation of South Alabama…
Steve O'Connor EMS Scholarship Program Overview: Scholarship to assist EMS providers with education. Geographic Scope: Southern Region (Alaska) Contact: Southern Region EMS Council, (907) 562-6449,…
Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants Overview: Education grants program to bring recycling professionals to the Resource Recycling Conference for professional development and networking. Amount:…
Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program (STLRP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: Up to US $105,000 Last…
Steward Member Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Overview: A six-week paid program where active member stewards temporarily leave their represented positions to work for SEIU Local 503,…
Stine Healthcare Education Loan Funder: Valley County Health System Foundation Background: In 1992, the Dale Stine family made a $100,000 memorial gift to the Foundation for the purpose of physician…
Stock Farm Club Employee Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program for Stock Farm Club employees and their children pursuing post-secondary education. Award Amounts by Program: - Bitterroot College:…
Stone Owl Scholars Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Stone Owl Scholars Scholarships, offered by…
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.