Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant supports organizations in New York City…
Valley Guardians Foster Youth Program Organization: Valley Guardians Inc (in partnership with Swappow+ PLUS Foundation) Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Program Focus: Sponsors the Professional…
Valley Guardians Trade School Scholarship Organization: Valley Guardians Inc Geographic Scope: Arizona Program Focus: Need- and merit-based scholarship available to exceptional high-school students…
Venable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Venable Foundation Inc Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Venable Foundation, a corporate funder, provides…
Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Veridian…
Overview For 2025, we will target the $300,000 dollars allocated to this program to support Vermont non-profit organizations experiencing adverse impacts to their work and their communities as a…
Vermont Non-Degree Grant Program Funder: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Geographic Scope: Vermont Overview: Financial assistance program for individuals seeking to enhance job skills…
Vernon Emery Memorial Lineman Scholarship Funder: Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc. and the family of Vernon Emery Award Amount: $1,500 ($1,000 base + $500 added by Vernon Emery family) Geographic…
Veteran Employment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Veteran Employment Program…
Veterans Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Veterans Assistance Grant…
Veterans Scholarship Program Overview: The CCIM Institute Foundation Veterans Scholarship Program is designed to provide military veterans with funding for real-world education and a foundation for a…
Overview What We Do The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) builds public-private partnerships to support bold science. Our research, co-created with the agriculture community, fills…
Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program Status: Active pilot program (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: National (United States); participating at 9 veterinary schools including Iowa State University,…
VFCCE-Walmart Workforce Certification Exam Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program through a partnership with Walmart and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) that…
VIC Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Funder: Visitor Industry Council (VIC) in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Geographic Scope: Greater Miami-Dade County, Florida Program…
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 29,…
Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (VA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February…
Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Military and Veterans Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Natural Gas Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary Virginia Natural Gas is committed to supporting…
Virginia Ready Initiative Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Overview The Community…
Vision Fund Overview: The WMU Vision Fund was established in 1993 to support the core ministries of WMU, which began over 130 years ago. Purpose: Supports multiple WMU ministries that strengthen…
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.