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.
CAROLINA FINTECH HUB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
YTAC Internship Program (Spring) Program Type: Paid internship for high school students Geographic Scope: Charlotte area, North Carolina Target Audience: Current high school students (grades 9-12)…
CAROLINA FINTECH HUB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
YTAC Summer Internship Program Program Type: Two-week, full-time, paid summer internship for high school students Geographic Scope: Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina Target Audience: High…
$145,000 grant (for program operations)
ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COORDINATING · Rolling / Open Foundation
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Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation
YWCA Clark County Chan Barnett Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview…
BASBLUE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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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.