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.
WWT Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Wide Technology Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The WWT Foundation Grant aims to empower organizations aligned with the…
WyHealthTrain Students enrolled in a healthcare careers pathway may be eligible for up to $10,000 toward the cost of completing a qualified healthcare program within a 2-year timeframe. Preference…
Wyoming County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Wyoming County Community Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation,…
Wyoming County Community Health Foundation Grants Overview: The Wyoming County Community Health Foundation (WCCHF) awards grants to programs and organizations that improve the health and wellness of…
Wyoming Grown Wyoming Grown is under the WyRelocate program that connects individuals who have a desire to return to Wyoming with in-demand career opportunities throughout the state. Details -…
Wyoming Women's Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyoming Community Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Wyoming Women's Foundation Grants, established in 1999, focus on…
Yappers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Yappers Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of…
Yashar: Skills Training Initiative Funder: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (with Foundation for Jewish Camp administration) Status: Active - first cohort announced February 24, 2026;…
Yavapai College Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Aid Overview: Low Income Student Aid Inc (LISA) provides financial assistance to Verde Valley and Sedona high school students taking college-level…
Overview _NOTE: While The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund accepts grant applications by invitation only, we welcome inquiries._ William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund The William S. Anheuser…
Year Round Youth Program (14-24) Program Type: Youth workforce and education services Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Ages 14-24 - Out-of-school and out-of-work youth Program…
Overview Founded in 1980, First Nations Development Institute began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2024, we have successfully managed 3,473 grants totaling $85 million to…
Youth and Adult Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adolph Coors Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $175,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Adolph Coors Foundation's Youth and Adult…
Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI) Program Type: Matching grant program for volunteer engagement in youth career development Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Goal: Strengthen and sustain the…
Youth Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Development Grant Program aims to empower California public libraries…
Youth Development Division (YDD) - Job and Work Readiness (JWR) Request for Application (RFA) (OR) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $120,000 - US $300,000 Last…
Youth Development Division (YDD) - Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant (RFA) (OR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: May 06, 2025…
Youth Grant Program Funder: VyStar Foundation Inc (FL, US) Status: Next cycle opens August 31, 2026 Geographic Scope: VyStar Credit Union service areas including Georgia, North Florida, and Central…
Overview Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund Providing assistance to young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to develop a marketable skill or continue their…
CDBG public service funding for youth job training programs serving low- to moderate-income residents. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding…
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.