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.
Strada Education Network Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Status: Completed/Awarded (November 2022) Funder: Strada Education Network (nonprofit organization) Duration: Two-year…
Strategic Grants: Income and Asset Building Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Strategic Grants…
Strategic Grants: Youth Education & Workforce Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The…
Strategic Initiative Grants Overview: Strategic Initiative Grants align with the Foundation's Education Impact Strategy to break the cycle of poverty by advancing educational attainment from early…
Strategic Planning Initiative Grant Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: $7,500 Status: Awarded December 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota; 14-county region Focus Areas: - Comprehensive…
Strategic Workforce Training Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $2,600,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The…
Overview About Us WES is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students in the U.S. and Canada. For…
Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $4,393,779 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The…
Overview Strengthening the Bilingual Mental Health Workforce Initiative Since August 2022, Illinois has received more than 41,000 men, women, and children who are categorized as “new arrivals.” To…
Strong Fathers, Stronger Families Program Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Family Assistance Award Amount: $10 million over 5 years ($2 million annually) Status:…
Studebaker National Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Studebaker National Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Studebaker National Foundation…
Student Nurse Residency Program Funder: Regional Medical Center (RMC Health System) Geographic Scope: Anniston, Alabama Purpose: Provides nursing students with hands-on training and mentorship during…
Student-Parent Success Model Status: Ongoing initiative Geographic Scope: Alabama (through Alabama Community College System partnership) Focus Areas: - Workforce development for student-parents -…
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $600,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary…
Successbuilders Scholarship Fund Funder: River City Community Development Center Geographic Scope: Chicago, IL (West Humboldt Park area) Focus Areas: Post-secondary education support for students…
Successlink Youth Employment Program — Grant Partners Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Successlink Youth Employment Program — Grant Partners The…
Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program Funder: Riverside County Office of Education, in partnership with LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Network Kinection Overview: A summer career training program…
AIM-HI Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship Funder: AIM-HI Accelerator Fund Inc in partnership with Georgetown Entrepreneurship (MD, US) Overview: The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund is joining forces with…
AIM-HI Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship Overview: A 2025 summer fellowship program offered in partnership with Georgetown Entrepreneurship for those passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare…
Summer Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) Program Overview: An intensive five-week experiential entrepreneurship training program designed to equip participants with practical business venture creation…
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.