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.
The Affirm Cares Employee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Affirm Cares Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Affirm Cares Employee Foundation Grant,…
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Bank of America Foundation…
The Brick Companies Marjorie Kingsman Groom Scholarship Funder: The Brick Companies Foundation Inc Status: Active endowed scholarship (converted to endowed status in May 2022) Geographic Scope: Anne…
The Builders Association Scholarship Program Overview: Annual scholarship program for students pursuing careers in the construction industry and skilled trades. Geographic Scope: Eastern Ohio and…
The Curtis Fund Commitment: A Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators Status: Active pilot program (first recipients announced April 2023, applications ongoing for Fall 2023 and…
The CWEF Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview Mission The Colorado Women’s Education Foundation…
The Education and Workforce Innovation Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Amount: Up to US $70,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The…
The Empowerment Fund Overview: Created in partnership with the Robins Nest Family Foundation, the Empowerment Fund is dedicated to helping survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation achieve their…
The Fox Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert A Fox Family Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Fox Family Foundation Grant focuses on empowering…
The Gert Town Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Gert Town Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Overview The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas…
Overview The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas…
Overview The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas…
Overview The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas…
The Hiring Agreements Program The program is designed to provide job opportunities to Family Investment Program recipients, their children, foster youth, and obligators. The program is designed to…
The Home Office Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carmax Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Home Office Giving Program by the CarMax Foundation supports nonprofits in…
The Jeremy Daniel Hawley Skilled Trades and Technical Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary…
The John R. Stempka Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The John R. Stempka Memorial Scholarship, established by Linda…
The Masonry Foundation General Grant Program Organization: The Masonry Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (primarily Illinois-based, but grants awarded nationally) Mission: The Masonry…
The McKeesport Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The McKeesport Community Fund, established in…
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.
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.
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.