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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Low Income Student Aid Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $175,000
ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $20,000 (matching grants)
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

California State Library · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $20,000
VYSTAR FOUNDATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $100,000
Commerce CDBG · October 16, 2026 State

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…

Kansas Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Job Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Youth Job Training Program, funded by the Kansas…

CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Youth Opportunity Fund Funder: Citi Foundation and America's Promise Alliance Award Amount: $250,000 (one-year grant) Geographic Scope: Chicago, Cook County, and 9 other major U.S. cities (Boston,…

OHIO FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Youth Pathways Grant for Careers…

District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Youth…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to…

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SEATTLE-KI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Programs (RFP #24-03) Funder: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County Status: Open Request for Proposals Announcement Date: January 22, 2025 Geographic Scope: King County,…

Up to US $250,000
City of Boston · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Reentry Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Youth Reentry Support Grant, offered by the City of Boston, aims to…

GLOBAL BUSINESS COALITION FOR EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator Overview: GBC-Education's Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator is a program designed to support U.S.-based youth-serving nonprofit organizations working to…

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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