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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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