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.

2,734 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $3,000 (full-time); Up to $1,500 (part-time)
MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$2.4 million (total program funding)
Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOUTHERN REGION EMERGENCY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants Overview: Education grants program to bring recycling professionals to the Resource Recycling Conference for professional development and networking. Amount:…

Paid program at replacement wages or $18.00/hour (whichever is greater), plus COBRA reimbursements and pension contributions
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL · July 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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,…

VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

$1,000-$2,500 per semester (varies by program); 100% for approved certifications
STOCK FARM GREATER RAVALLI FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

URBANPROMISE TRENTON INC · April 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

StreetLeaders Summer Program Purpose: Teen employment and leadership development program. Overview: UrbanPromise Trenton hires teen leaders, known as StreetLeaders, to work at two sites in Trenton.…

Employment and Training Administration · May 20, 2026 Federal

Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) Round 6 of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC or SCC6) grants will fund community colleges, with a singular focus on building program…

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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