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.

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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

WCCF: Employment Resource Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wayne County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The WCCF: Employment Resource Fund Grant aims to enhance…

Up to $10,000 per grant (up to 3 grants awarded)
GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship Funder: Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation (GRGRF) Overview: The We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship is born of the notion that helping an individual lifts the entire community. The…

WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

WEAT Operator Training Grant Fund Funder: Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) Overview: The WEAT Operator Training Grant Fund is part of WEAT's Workforce Development program and strategy.…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Weber Specialties Company Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview Weber Specialties Company Scholarship This…

CARAVANSERAI PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

Webinar Workshops Program Type: Monthly educational webinars for entrepreneurs Overview: Monthly 90-minute webinars on topics of interest and value to early-stage entrepreneurs. Delivered by…

Webster Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

Webster Bank Corporate Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Webster Bank Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Webster Bank Corporate Giving focuses on supporting underserved communities through…

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

WEDC Capacity Building Grants (WI) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The WEDC Capacity Building…

The Community Foundation for Crawford County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Welcome Back Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Crawford County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Welcome Back Scholarship…

THE WELD TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Weld Trust: Cycle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Trust Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Weld Trust offers Cycle Grants to nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Weld…

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

AWS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Welding Workforce Grant Funder: AWS Foundation Incorporated Overview: Grants up to $50,000 are available for secondary and post-secondary education/training institutions to enhance and improve…

Wells Fargo Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

· Rolling / Open State

Wells Fargo directs their contributions to non-profit organizations that work to advance the following focus areas:

Community DevelopmentPreventing foreclosure and…

WELLS MEMORIAL INC · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Wells Foundation General Grants Mission Focus: Funding social initiatives through innovative and entrepreneurial action to address homelessness, particularly among youth and veterans in Minnesota.…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 BUSINESS AND AREA COALITION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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