Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 2,702 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.
Women's Fund of the Eastern Shore Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of the Eastern…
Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program…
Women's Giving Circle (WGC) Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan Overview: The Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle is an…
Women's Giving Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Amount: US $1,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Women's…
Wood Products Manufacturing Scholarship Status: Open - Applications accepted on rolling basis Geographic Scope: Central Susquehanna Valley (Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania)…
Long-term grant opportunity for work-based learning academies under Section 99cc of the State School Aid Act.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Funder: U.S. Federal Government (Internal Revenue Service) Program Type: Federal Tax Credit Geographic Scope: United States (including Massachusetts/Hampden County)…
Work Readiness Training Program Overview: A FREE 4-week virtual training program designed to prepare Brooklyn residents for immediate employment. Program Details: - Classes run approximately 2 hours…
Work Readiness Training Program Overview: FREE 4-week virtual training program designed to prepare Brooklyn residents for immediate employment. Program Details - Duration: 4 weeks - Format: Virtual,…
Long-term grant opportunity for work-based learning academy programs under Section 99cc.
Work-Based Learning Internships Overview: SLED supports the district's Work-Based Learning initiatives by covering stipends for students participating in summer internships. Purpose: Provide paid…
Work/Environment Reporting Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center's Work/Environment Reporting…
Workday Foundation: Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Workday Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Workday Foundation's Workforce Development Grant aims to create…
State grant supporting work-based learning academy programs for students.
Workforce Connections Program Geographic Scope: Fillmore County Hospital service area, Nebraska Focus Areas: Educational support and workforce development in healthcare fields Eligibility: - Internal…
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Empire State Development Amount: US $100,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Workforce Development Capital…
Workforce Development Grant for Fire Damage Recovery Through Construction Trades Funder: New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) Award Amount: $63,000 Geographic Scope: Ruidoso, New Mexico /…
Workforce Development Grant Program Funder: A. C. Ratshesky Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Metro Boston communities within Route 128 Award Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 Annual Grant Volume:…
Workforce Development Scholarship Funder: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)…
Workforce Development Services to the Refugee and Immigrant Community RFQ Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spokane Workforce Council Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Spokane Workforce Council is…
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.