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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MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

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)…

BROOKLYN ALLIANCE CAPITAL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BROOKLYN ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

San Leandro Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $20,000
Pulitzer Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Workforce Connections Program Geographic Scope: Fillmore County Hospital service area, Nebraska Focus Areas: Educational support and workforce development in healthcare fields Eligibility: - Internal…

Empire State Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NATIONAL ASSN OF STATE DEPARTMENTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Workforce Development Scholarship Funder: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)…

THE FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $250
FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · July 31, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

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…

· Rolling / Open State

Workforce Grants North Carolina supports workforce development through a variety of grant programs that benefit workers, employers and communities. - Category: Economic Development

THE MARTIS FUND · June 1, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Workforce Housing Fund Purpose: Supports projects and programs that promote workforce housing development, transit, passive recreation, and related community purposes in the Martis Valley region.…

Workforce West Virginia · Rolling / Open State

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,…

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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