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.
Workforce for Georgia Grants Funder: The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) in partnership with the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Award Amount: Up to $50,000 Geographic Scope: Georgia…
Workforce Grant Purpose: Helps businesses with new hire training, job marketing, and recruitment costs to support workforce expansion. Award: Up to $250 per application with a lifetime maximum of…
Workforce Grants North Carolina supports workforce development through a variety of grant programs that benefit workers, employers and communities. - Category: Economic Development
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help j ob seekers access employment,…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Adult Program Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington Counties, Florida Overview: The WIOA Adult program provides funding…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Dislocated Worker Program Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington Counties, Florida Overview: The WIOA Dislocated Worker…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Youth Program Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington Counties, Florida Overview: CareerSource Chipola focuses youth…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding Funder: Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation / NCWorks Career Center Geographic Scope: Henderson County and Transylvania County,…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Funder: Blue Ridge Community College / NCWorks Career Center Geographic Scope: Henderson County and Transylvania…
Workforce Innovation Grant Program Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Amount: $4.8 million Geographic Scope: 47 counties in Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Nursing workforce…
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Approximately US $12,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview City of Boston…
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Youth Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Funding aims…
Workforce Investment Act - Youth - Agency: Department of Labor
Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program Program Type: Intensive 24-week workforce development and coding bootcamp with job placement Geographic Scope: Carolinas (North Carolina focus) Target…
Workforce Legal Services Program Funder: Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), in partnership with Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) Funding Source: American Rescue…
Workforce of the Future & Career Readiness Coalition Funder: Operating Engineers 324 (in partnership with other organizations) Program Status: Active - First class graduated August 2017; second class…
Workforce Readiness Ignite Grants Program Type: Classroom grant program for PSD educators Overview: Each school year the PSD Foundation provides funding for vital access to educational and…
Workforce Scholarship Funder: Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation Purpose: Assists students in completion of study in health careers and to seek employment at Lindsborg Community Hospital.…
Workforce Scholarship Overview: Offered by the Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation to assist students in completing studies in health careers and seeking employment at Lindsborg Community…
Workforce Shortage Assistance Grant Program Designed to help fill critical workforce shortages in Maryland. Applicant's apply to work in the fields of employment listed in A-4 below. Details -…
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.