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
Foundation
Updated daily
Varies by cycle; recent cycles: $95,000 (fall 2020, 21 grants), $133,600 (spring 2021, 27 grants)
WINGSTOP CHARITIES · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Wingstop Charities Grant Program Overview: Wingstop Charities awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on engaging youth in the pursuit of their passions through education, arts, sports, and…

Approximately US $400,000
EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIOA In School Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Employ Milwaukee Inc Amount: Approximately US $400,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Employ Milwaukee's WIOA In School Youth program aims to…

Approximately US $12,000,000
EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIOA Out of School Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Employ Milwaukee Inc Amount: Approximately US $12,000,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Employ Milwaukee Inc. is offering funding under…

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF FULT · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIOA RFP for Title I and One Stop Operator Services Funder: Workforce Development Board of Fult (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Fult, New York, United States Program Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) for…

Up to $4,000 per year
WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

WIOA Scholarships Program Type: Workforce training scholarship Funding Source: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA); funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee Geographic…

PACIFIC MOUNTAIN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIOA Title 1B - Youth RFP Funder: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) Funding Source: WIOA Title 1B Youth programs Geographic Scope: Five-county region: Thurston, Grays Harbor,…

Up to $12,000 plus transportation supportive services up to $25/week
REGION VI WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

WIOA Training Scholarships Program Name: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) Geographic Scope: Region VI Workforce Development Board covering: - Marion…

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIOA Youth Program Program Type: Youth employment and training services Description: The WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Youth Program provides guidance, case management, and career…

MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD · April 15, 2026 · Biennial Foundation

WIOA Youth RFP FY27 - Year-Round Services Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration through the…

EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Vision & Mission Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County. By convening leaders from business and industry, economic and workforce development,…

WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wireless Futures Program Overview: A new national initiative of the WIA Foundation designed to connect qualified undergraduate and graduate students with companies across the communications and…

Varies per recipient; total distribution approximately $20,000+ annually
WISCONSIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships Funder: Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc (philanthropic arm of Wisconsin Builders Association) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide Focus Areas: -…

EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

WISE (Wisconsin Senior Employment) Overview: WISE provides unemployed adults aged 55 and older with part-time, paid work experience in community service organizations. On-the-job experience helps…

WISCONSIN MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

WMCA Scholarship to IIMC Annual Conference Purpose: Scholarships to support municipal clerks in attending the IIMC (International Institute of Municipal Clerks) Annual Conference, providing access to…

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Foundation will not be considering new organizations for Annual Grants in 2025. If your not-for-profit organization is interested in applying for an Annual Grant, please check…

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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