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…
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 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.
What workforce development grants are open right now?
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
Overview Organization: Territorial Sportsmen Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (TSSF) Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Program Type: One-year scholarship for vocational-technical, certificate and occupational…
Texas Mutual Community Funding - Workforce Development and Safety Training RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Mutual Insurance Company Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: April 14,…
Texas Regional Pathways Network Cohort 6 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $250,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Texas Regional Pathways…
Texas Reskilling Grants Geographic Scope: Texas residents only Funder: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Overview: Emergency aid grants provided to eligible Texas students to support…
Texas Solar Energy Internship Program (SEIP) Funder: Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES), supported by The Meadows Foundation grant Overview: A statewide internship program designed to facilitate…
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Amount: Nearly $250 million in grant funding Award Date: May 2, 2024 (Earth Day) Overview: A historic…
Texas Talent Connection Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Office of the Texas Governor Amount: Up to US $350,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Texas Talent Connection Grant Program, led…
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Womens Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Texas Women’s Foundation’s Community…
Texoma Community Foundation Community Grants Funder: Texoma Health Foundation (THF) Geographic Scope: Marshall, Bryan, Grayson, and Fannin counties (Texas/Oklahoma border region) Status: Active;…
Textron Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Textron Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Textron Charitable Trust Grants support U.S.-based nonprofit organizations…
TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship Fund, managed by…
Thayer Family Scholarships Funder: Health Center Foundation (HCF) at Sidney Regional Medical Center Geographic Scope: Nebraska panhandle region Award Amount: $1,000 each (two scholarships awarded…
The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SkillPointe Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship, funded by 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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