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.

2,734 grants
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Western SARE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

UNITED WAY OF AROOSTOOK · April 18, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Wheels for Work Fund Funder: United Way of Aroostook Geographic Scope: Aroostook County, Maine Overview: Dedicated to empowering individuals with reliable transportation, this fund is a vital…

NORTHWEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

THOMAS H WHITE FDN TA · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FAITH IN PLACE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Youth Program Geographic Scope: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Program Focus: - Youth environmental education and training - Climate change and environmental justice education - Summer…

$1.9M total (regranted to 50+ community organizations)
FAITH IN PLACE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Between $50,000 and $2,000,000
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

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…

BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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:…

Average $6,000 per award
BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · March 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

William & Elizabeth Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Venango County, PA Focus Areas: - Trade schools - Apprenticeships - Applied technology programs - Nursing education Eligibility: -…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CULTURETRUST GREATER PHILADELPHIA · April 23, 2026 Foundation

William Penn Foundation Focus Areas: - Arts & Culture - Children & Families - Democracy & Civic Initiatives - Environment & Public Space - Workforce Training & Services Application Type: Requests for…

CULTUREWORKS GREATER PHILADELPHIA · April 23, 2026 Foundation

William Penn Foundation Deadline: April 23, 2026 Focus Areas The Foundation is accepting RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) in the following categories: - Arts & Culture - Children & Families -…

THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC · December 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

WINcome (Women + Income = Women Thriving) Overview: An evolution of WFCO's WAGES grantee cohort (2017-2021). WINcome is a board-controlled grantmaking program that provides flexible and holistic…

BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Funder: State of Vermont (funded through settlement agreement with Entergy regarding Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure) Funding Source: $2…

THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Windham Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Windham Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Windham Foundation Grants Program offers financial…

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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