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…
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.
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…
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 American Honda Foundation awards grants for youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy. -…
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…
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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