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 federal 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.

2,698 grants
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Updated daily

What workforce development grants are open right now?

Truliant Federal Credit Union · Rolling / Open Foundation

Truliant's Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Truliant Federal Credit Union Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Truliant's Community Giving program supports nonprofit organizations that…

DIXIE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Overview: A multi-year grant program designed to help Dixie County High School graduates pursue careers in trade and technical education or Career Technical Education…

Up to $2,500 annually for full-time employees; $1,250 for part-time associates
Memorial Hospital of South Bend Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tuition Reimbursement Program Funder: Beacon Health System Overview: Beacon Health System offers tuition reimbursement to support employee education and career development. The program values…

Up to $2,500 annually for full-time employees; $1,250 for part-time associates
Beacon Health Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tuition Reimbursement Program Funder: Beacon Health System Geographic Scope: Beacon Health System locations (Indiana and Michigan) Purpose: To support employee education and professional development…

$500 to $5,000
BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Turner Industries Fund Overview: Turner Industries Fund has granted to a wide variety of causes with emphasis on workforce development and community improvement as it relates to health and education.…

Pennsylvania Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tutoring Program for Adults Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Education Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The Tutoring Program for Adults, funded by the Pennsylvania…

BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

TVA STEM Award Program Funder: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI) Overview: For the third consecutive year, the program provides $1.5 million to…

US $5,000 - US $30,000
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Twin Cities Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The C.H. Robinson Foundation's Twin Cities…

THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Onestar Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant, managed by OneStar, aims to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tyler Bender EMS Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview About Us The Elk County…

SUPERIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION · September 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

U.P. Health Impact Grants Funder: Superior Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Overview: Major grant program supporting organizations and initiatives across the Upper…

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation

U.P. Michigan Works! Workforce Training Grants Funder: U.P. Michigan Works! Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Focus Areas: - Workforce training for new and existing employees - Job seeker…

PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION NO 539 · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

UA Application 2026 Funder: PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION NO 539 (Minnesota) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Cloud area) Program Type: Application/Apprenticeship An application program for…

UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

UEC Lineman College Scholarship Purpose: To support students pursuing lineman trade education. Overview: Applications for the Lineman Trade Scholarship are available online only. Additional details…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Ujima Legacy Fund will not award grants in 2024. The membership has elected to take this year and next to build its endowment and ensure more consistent funding for future…

Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Grant Guidelines Umpqua Bank, through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, continues to believe in the power of partnership by leading with a Social Impact Strategy and Community…

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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