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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HEART OF INDIANA UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

THRIVE Network Application Status: No longer accepting applications for 2022-2024 funding process Geographic Scope: Currently serving Delaware, Henry, and Madison Counties ONLY Focus Areas: Economic…

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thriving Communities Grants: Community Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Thriving Communities…

US $50,000 - US $300,000
TIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tiger Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tiger Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Tiger Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations…

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORK4WV · Rolling / Open Foundation

Title I Comprehensive Youth Services Provider Contract Funder: Region 1 Workforce Development Board (WORK4WV) Geographic Scope: Eleven-county local workforce development area of Region 1 in West…

Lurleen B Wallace Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Title III Grant Overview: Improving Academic and Student Services Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) is a public two-year college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and…

THE TJX FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

TJX Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Tjx Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The TJX Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX…

THE LEARNING ACCELERATOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_  * _The first Full Proposal deadline represents the priority deadline._ * _The second Full Proposal deadline represents the final call deadline to apply._ Exponential Learning…

The Chicago Community Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview RFP: Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together Background We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a coalition of public and private funders and communities accelerating…

DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tom Miller Scholarship Funder: The Foundation for Douglas County Schools Geographic Scope: Douglas County Schools (DCSD), Colorado Purpose: Provide financial assistance to DCSD graduates who wish to…

SPANISH PEAKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tom Weiskopf Scholarship Fund Purpose: Honors Tom Weiskopf's legacy and supports local residents who work in Big Sky and are looking to improve their lives through continuing education with degrees…

The Swinerton Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tony Williamson Building Better Futures Scholarship Established: 2018 Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Currently offered at two locations: - Cypress Mandela Training Center in…

LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · April 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tools for Success Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship for students Overview: This scholarship is for graduating seniors pursuing careers in trades and industry. Geographic Scope: Loudoun County,…

CMAA - South Atlantic Chapter · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tools of the Trade Scholarship Funder: CMAA South Atlantic Chapter (CMAA-SAC) Geographic Scope: South Atlantic Chapter region (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee) Focus Areas: Technical college or trade…

TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Topfer Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: THE TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Topfer Family Foundation Grant aims to empower individuals by providing…

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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