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.
Welding Workforce Grant Funder: AWS Foundation Award Amount: Up to $50,000 Purpose: Grants are available for secondary and post-secondary education/training institutions to enhance and improve…
Welfare Transition / Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington Counties, Florida Overview: This program is designed to…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Wells Fargo’s grant cycle typically begins in February and ends in October of each year._ * _Nonprofit organizations that are interested in being considered for an invitation…
Wells Foundation General Grants Mission Focus: Funding social initiatives through innovative and entrepreneurial action to address homelessness, particularly among youth and veterans in Minnesota.…
Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund, established…
West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund,…
West Broadway Rising Youth's Job Program Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (with state-allocated funds) Launch Date: 2026 Total Funding: $250,000 in state-allocated funds Program…
Westchester Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Westchester Community Foundation Grant Program offers…
Western SARE: Professional Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western SARE Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Western SARE Professional Development…
Westminster Presbyterian Church Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,600 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The…
Overview Our Mission Women’s Fund of Central Indiana mobilizes people, ideas and investments so every woman and girl in our community has an equitable opportunity to reach her full potential – no…
WHIN Workforce Development Purpose: Support for workforce development and next-generation manufacturing talent in the WHIN region. Geographic Scope: 10 counties in north-central Indiana (Pulaski,…
Overview _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies. As part of the review process, staff often make site visits to…
Summer Youth Program Geographic Scope: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Program Focus: - Youth environmental education and training - Climate change and environmental justice education - Summer…
Tree Canopy Community Grant Geographic Scope: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Funder: Faith in Place (regranting USDA Forest Service Urban Community Forestry grant funded through the Inflation Reduction…
Wildfire Prevention Grant Program Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to…
William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated:…
William & Elizabeth Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Venango County, PA Focus Areas: - Trade schools - Apprenticeships - Applied technology programs - Nursing education Eligibility: -…
William Bingham 2nd Scholarship for Adult Learners Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The William Bingham 2nd Scholarship for Adult…
William J. Newton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The William J. Newton Memorial Scholarship…
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.