Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery…
Upskill Incentive Overview: Reimbursement program for existing commercial members of South Carolina's electric cooperatives to offset out-of-pocket training costs for employee skill development.…
Upskilling Tucson Grant Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Workforce development for small business employees Award…
Upstream Fund Funder: Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation Inc (NY, US) Program Type: Community-based grant program administered through Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts Geographic…
Upstream Fund Funder: Hudson Headwaters Health Network Overview: A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation,…
Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Urban Agriculture Cost-Share…
Urban Forestry Career Pathways Program (UFOR) Overview: A workforce development program that serves as a starting point for young adults to acquire entry-level urban forestry skills, learn how to…
Urbani Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Urbani Family Scholarship…
US Early Detection Fellowship Program Status: Launched December 2024 Geographic Scope: United States (10 healthcare systems across diverse regions) Focus Areas: - Early detection of cognitive…
US EPA Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Grant Program Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Focus Areas: Vehicle replacement, workforce training, project implementation Vehicle Types: Class 6 and 7…
US-Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) Enterprise Student Fellowship Program Status: Active scholarship program administered by American Councils for International Education Geographic Scope:…
USDA NIFA - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Funder: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Program Amount: $50 million distributed nationally through 140 funded…
USDA Revolving Loan Fund Funder: Nishnabotna Valley REC (administered through USDA program) Overview: Through the operation of a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), Nishnabotna Valley REC provides a funding…
USDA Rural Housing Services Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Funder: USDA Rural Development (administered by Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc. as Southeast…
USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program – "USHCCBizNav" Program Name: USHCCBizNav / USHCC Navigates Small Business Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Award Amount: $5 million grant…
GOEO administers a statewide small business capital access program. It provides capital and technical assistance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, succeed, and remain stable,…
Overview United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB) Vision statement We envision a region where all people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Mission statement We…
UWGW Grant Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: The United Way of Greater Waterbury Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The United Way of Greater Waterbury provides funding through its Community Needs…
UWSN Community Impact Grants Overview: United Way of Southern Nevada distributes donor-funded grants to local nonprofits to support the Southern Nevada community through three key focus areas.…
VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant: Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Virginia Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant supports programs that engage…
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.