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 Supportive Services (WSS) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Clark County, Nevada Focus Areas: Employment assistance and barrier removal for low-income individuals Overview: WSS is a robust…
Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Express Program Program: Part of Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Administering Agency: Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide…
Workforce Training Fund (WTF) General Program Program: State workforce training fund Administering Agency: Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide resources to Massachusetts…
Workforce Training Fund Grants Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (Hampden County region) Program Focus: - Employer workforce training…
Workforce Training Fund Program - Express Program Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Just-in-time, off-the-shelf workforce training…
Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Customized workforce training and development…
Workforce Training Fund Program ( General Program) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Amount: US $10,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Workforce…
Workforce Training Grant Program Program Type: Reimbursable grant for employee workforce development Overview: An AAEDC program that provides reimbursable grants to qualified businesses to support…
Workforce Training Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Mission: In…
Workforce Upskilling for HVAC Supply Chain Manufacturers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $2,000,000 Last Updated: November 11,…
Working Here Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Farm Credit Services of America, ACA Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Working Here Fund Grant supports nonprofit…
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Business Enhancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025…
Workshop Development Services Training/work services for individuals with the most significant disabilities Details - Division: Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Type: Pass-through -…
WPA Summer Internship Program Funder: Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Focus Areas: Internship opportunities in the swine/pork industry for college students seeking…
WREA Line Worker Scholarship Program Program Objective: To help local people complete an approved regional line worker training program to learn the basics of line work and become an apprentice line…
Wright Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wright Family Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Wright Family Foundation Grant aims to…
Overview The WSFS CARES Foundation The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving…
WSOS Graduate Scholarship (GRD) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Opportunity Foundation (WSOS) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The WSOS Graduate Scholarship…
Grants to eligible entities that develop and administer credentialed workforce programs in Bioscience, Construction, Clean Energy, and Forest Operations and Management sectors. Issued by HECC and…
WV AmeriCorps Formula Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer West Virginia Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Volunteer West Virginia is offering AmeriCorps State Formula grants to support…
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.