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…
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.
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,…
UTIC Scholarship Program Funder: Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC), Rhode Island Status: Active - Annual program launched in 2023 Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - STEM…
UW-Green Bay Clerks and Treasurers Institute Scholarships Purpose: Scholarships to support municipal clerks and treasurers attending the UW-Green Bay Clerks and Treasurers Institute (CTI), the…
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…
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…
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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