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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WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Workforce Innovation Grant Program Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Amount: $4.8 million Geographic Scope: 47 counties in Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Nursing workforce…

U.S. Mission to Pakistan · May 15, 2026 Federal

Workforce Integration in Conflict Areas The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Islamabad announces an open competition to implement a program to build sustainable pathways to employment in…

~$18/hour ($2,500/month), base salary $55,000
CAROLINA FINTECH HUB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to $3,000 per year
Lindsborg Community Hospital Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.…

Up to $3,000 per year
Lindsborg Community Health Care · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $3,000 per course per trainee; maximum $30,000 per company for 2-year period
METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Express Program Program: Part of Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Administering Agency: Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide…

METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Workforce Training Fund (WTF) General Program Program: State workforce training fund Administering Agency: Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide resources to Massachusetts…

MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Workforce Training Fund Grants Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (Hampden County region) Program Focus: - Employer workforce training…

Up to $15,000 per business per calendar year (100% reimbursement for employers with 1-50 MA employees; up to 100% for employers with 51-100 MA employees as of April 1, 2026)
COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to $200,000 for two-year customized training grants (as of April 1, 2026)
COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Customized workforce training and development…

Up to $1,000 per employee
ANNE ARUNDEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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