Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Visit Baltimore Diversity Apprenticeship Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Baltimore City (preferred) or Baltimore metro region Overview: A 600-hour paid apprenticeship program providing…
Vitalant MLS Scholarship Award Amount: $10,000 toward tuition Focus Area: Tuition assistance for students pursuing careers in Immunohematology (blood banking) or blood donation Geographic Scope:…
Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity (VLITE) General Grants Program Mission: To advance Vermont's Comprehensive Energy Plan by funding initiatives with particular emphasis on the energy needs of…
VMRC Training Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valley Mountain Regional Center Inc Amount: Up to US $325,000 Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The VMRC Training Grants provide essential funding…
Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Vocational Fund for…
Vocational Incentive Program (VIP) Purpose: Provides financial support for UA graduates who choose a non-traditional career path through technical or trade programs. The program reduces the burden of…
Vocational Rehabilitation Grant Opportunities Grant programs of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. - Category: Health and Human Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services To provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency, and independence of individuals with disabilities. Details - Agency: State…
Vocational Rehabilitiation - Agency: Department of Labor
Volstead Holdings Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Volstead Holdings Scholarship, offered by The…
Volunteer Recruitment Resources Assistance Grant Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Program Type: Assistance grant Geographic Scope: Texas Purpose Assists qualifying fire departments with bolstering…
VSHSL Human Services Workforce Stabilization (FS 6) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: Approximately US $7,739,440 Last Updated: June 10, 2025…
Overview _NOTE: The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of…
W.K. Kellogg Foundation General Grants Program Status: Active, always open application process Geographic Scope: - Primary focus: Across the United States with generational commitments in Michigan,…
WA AmeriCorps Continuation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Washington Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The WA AmeriCorps Continuation Grants support organizations entering the second or…
WA New & Recompete AmeriCorps Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Washington Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The WA New & Recompete AmeriCorps Operational Grant supports…
Wabtec Direct Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabtec Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Wabtec Direct Grant Program focuses on creating…
Waffensmith Family Omnitool Fund Scholarship Overview: Scholarship funded by the Waffensmith Family as part of MPMA Education Foundation scholarship awards. Award Amount: $2,000 per student…
Waffensmith Family Omnitool Fund Scholarships Funder: Waffensmith Family Omnitool Fund Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Manufacturing education, quality assurance, machining, engineering…
Walking College Fellowship Organization: America Walks Inc Program Type: Annual leadership development fellowship program Overview The Walking College is a leadership development program designed to…
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.