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.

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FOR-M INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Tech Skilling Grants - Internship Program Overview: Directly pays up to 3 months of wages to tech interns working up to 29 hours/week. Grants support experiential learning in any…

Up to 50% of wages for up to 3 months
FOR-M INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Tech Skilling Grants - New Hire On-the-Job Training Overview: Reimburses up to 50% of wages of newly hired tech employees for up to 3 months. Grant reduces onboarding costs while new employee…

COWORKER SOLIDARITY FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tech Workers Fund Geographic Scope: Tech sector workplaces nationwide (corporate, retail, warehouse, and app-based work) Focus Areas: Supporting worker activists organizing across the tech labor…

$3,000,000 - $4,000,000
U.S. National Science Foundation · July 16, 2026 Federal

TechAccess: AI-Ready America TechAccess: AI‑Ready America is a national-scale initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption across the U.S. by strengthening…

COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Assistance Grant Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Training and workforce development support Program Description: The…

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The…

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical College Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program for education at technical colleges in Georgia. Geographic Scope: Georgia Eligibility: Not specified in provided content Contact: Georgia…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
Wisconsin Fast Forward · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Education Equipment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Fast Forward Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants aim to support…

North Dakota Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Skills Training Grant (ND) Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Technical Skills Training Grant…

$14,000 total - NNMC: $7,000 (1 award at $2,000, 5 awards at $1,000); CNM: $7,000 (1 award at $2,000, 5 awards at $1,000)
DEL NORTE CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Technical Trade Schools Scholarships Funder: Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) LOV Initiatives Geographic Scope: New Mexico Participating Institutions: - Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) - Central New…

SHADOW WOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Technical/Trade School Scholarship Program Funder: Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Status: Active Geographic Scope: Southwest…

Up to $4,000 per team
CONNECTED NATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T Program Type: Teen-led digital skills training program Overview: Teens Teach Tech is a program that empowers teens aged 13+ to lead digital skills training in their…

WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Telecom Trailblazers Initiative Overview: A Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) initiative supported by the WIA Foundation to encourage STEM learning, teach young women about digital…

TELLIGEN COMMUNITY INITIATIVE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: There will not be a Health Workforce Development-based funding opportunity in 2025._ Our Mission To initiate and support innovative and forward-looking health-related projects aimed…

TENNANT COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennant Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennant Company Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Tennant Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis…

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennessee Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (TN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: October 19, 2025…

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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