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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.
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 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…
Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Summer Health Care Internship…
Summer Internship Program Funder: Health Center Foundation (HCF) at Sidney Regional Medical Center Geographic Scope: Sidney, Nebraska and surrounding region in the Nebraska panhandle Program…
Summer Internship Program Funder: Health Center Foundation (Sidney Regional Medical Center) Location: Sidney, Nebraska (Cheyenne County) Contact: Julie Shoemaker at 308-254-5825 x1608 Program…
Summer Internship Program (SIP) Organization: First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Program Purpose: Places Alaska Native, American Indian, rural community members and students into organizations around…
Summer Learn & Earn Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $36,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Summer Learn and Earn Program The Summer Learn and…
Summer Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jean Griswold Foundation (Griswold Cares Foundation) Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Please note that the Caregiver’s…
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Summer Youth Employment in the…
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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