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.

2,734 grants
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CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Workforce Training Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Mission: In…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Up to US $25,000
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) · Rolling / Open State

Workshop Development Services Training/work services for individuals with the most significant disabilities Details - Division: Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Type: Pass-through -…

WISCONSIN PORK ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATIONFOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

More than US $100,000
WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WSFS CARES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Washington State Opportunity Foundation (WSOS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

VOLUNTEER WEST VIRGINIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services · Rolling / Open State

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…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 FOU · March 31, 2027 · Annual 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 Department of Workforce Services · Rolling / Open State

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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $3,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Nearly $1.5 million (first cohort); $4.35 million total commitment
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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;…

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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