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 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.
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 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…
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 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…
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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