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IGNITE CAPITAL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ascend Fund Status: Active (expanding Ignite Fund's success) Geographic Scope: Baltimore and surrounding region (Baltimore Metro, Montgomery County mentioned) Purpose: Transform Baltimore's…
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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BIG STEP INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Ascendium Education Group Grant Funder: Ascendium Education Group Award Amount: $10 million Program Operator: WRTP | BIG STEP Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Overview A major philanthropic grant to…
WISCONSIN REGIONAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Ascendium Education Group Grant Funder: Ascendium Education Group Award Amount: $10,000,000 Status: Awarded May 5, 2025 Recipient: WRTP | BIG STEP Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Overview A major grant…
ASH GROVE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Requests will be considered quarterly._ Our roots run deep. The Ash Grove Charitable Foundation makes grants annually to support the work of public charities with tax exempt status…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASH Latin American Training Program (LATP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society of Hematology Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The ASH…
Up to £25,000
Ashden · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ashden International Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashden Amount: Up to £25,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Ashden International Award celebrates innovative climate solutions,…
Up to US $50,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Asheville Merchants Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview Asheville Merchants…
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COWORKER SOLIDARITY FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Asheville Nurses Fund Geographic Scope: Asheville, NC Focus Areas: Supporting nurses organizing in Asheville, NC. Status: Currently closed; will reopen when sufficient funding is available Additional…
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASNT Foundation: Charles Hellier III Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society For Nondestructive Testing Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The ASNT…
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASNT Foundation: Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society For Nondestructive Testing Inc Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The ASNT…
US $20,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASNT Foundation: Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society For Nondestructive Testing Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The ASNT Foundation…
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASNT Foundation: James J. Treat Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society For Nondestructive Testing Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The ASNT…
Up to US $1,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASNT Foundation: Student Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society For Nondestructive Testing Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The ASNT Foundation's…
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GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Aspire Internship Program Funder: Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem, North Carolina area Purpose: A workforce development/career readiness internship program for students.…
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GREATER WINSTON-SALEM · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Aspire Internship Program Funder: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Greater Winston-Salem area, North Carolina Purpose: Internship program for students seeking work…
Up to US $5,000
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
ASSET Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The ASSET Grant Program, developed in partnership with…
WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Associated Bank Community Action Grant Program Funder: Associated Bank Amount: $118,500 (most recent round announced July 2023) Geographic Scope: Statewide - Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Homeownership…
Associated Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation
Associated Bank Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Associated Bank Last Updated: December 13, 2024 Summary Associated Bank Community Grants focus on enhancing the well-being of communities…
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Associated General Contractors of Indiana (AGCI) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Associated General…
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation
Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Foundation for Appalachian Ohio 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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