Workforce Development Grants

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.

2,698 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What workforce development grants are open right now?

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) Program Overview: An intensive five-week experiential entrepreneurship training program designed to equip participants with practical business venture creation…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Paid internship (amount not specified)
CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Paid internship (amount not specified)
CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

FIRST ALASKANS INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Internship Program (SIP) Organization: First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Program Purpose: Places Alaska Native, American Indian, rural community members and students into organizations around…

City of Boston · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GRISWOLD HOME CARE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Illinois Arts Council Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Overview Summer Youth Work…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summit Aviation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Summit Aviation Scholarship at Montana State University provides…

Building Hope Summit County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summit County Behavioral Health Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BUILDING HOPE SUMMIT COUNTY Amount: US $2,001 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Summit County Behavioral…

MPMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sunbelt & True North Scholarship Overview: Scholarship funded by Sunbelt & True North M&A as part of MPMA Education Foundation scholarship awards. Award Amount: $2,000 per student Geographic Scope:…

MINNESOTA PRECISION MANUFACTURING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sunbelt/True North M&A Scholarships Funder: Sunbelt/True North M&A Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Manufacturing careers and technical education Program Description Scholarships offered…

Up to $3,500 per student
TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SUNY Internship Program Funder: New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD), announced by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022 Amount: Up to $3,500 per student while participating in…

UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

USHCC Supplier Readiness Bootcamp Program Name: Supplier Readiness Bootcamp (partnership expansion) Funders: - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund (USHCCEF) - Anheuser-Busch…

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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