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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WOMEN AND GIRLS FUND OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women And Girls Fund Of Waukesha County Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Women and…

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026…

$1,000 scholarships; variable grant amounts based on need
UTAH PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program Funder: Utah Professional Women in Building (UT PWB) Overview: The Utah Chapter of Professional Women in Building offers scholarships and grants…

Up to US $35,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Women for Women Grant aims to…

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN FUND TRI-CITIES · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State) Award Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 (grants typically range within this…

THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women MAKE Awards Overview: The Women MAKE Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor…

FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Development Initiatives Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Women's Development Initiatives Grant…

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: August 16,…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Grant Funder: Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development Amount: $140,000 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus…

AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Women's Endowment Fund Grant, initiated in 1993, aims to uplift women and…

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Foundation of Alabama: Competitive Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Foundation of Alabama Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Women's Foundation of…

MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Focus The Women’s Foundation of Montana (WFM) was established at the Montana Community Foundation in 1999 to provide a permanent resource for women and girls in Montana. WFM is committed…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $40,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BATTRAM COMMUNITY FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Wood Products Manufacturing Scholarship Status: Open - Applications accepted on rolling basis Geographic Scope: Central Susquehanna Valley (Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania)…

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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