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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Beacon Health Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Beacon Scholar Program Funder: Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College Program Name: Beacon School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend Geographic Scope: Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend…

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Occidental Arts and Ecology Center · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BeaverCorps Training Program Program Provider: OAEC WATER Institute in partnership with Beaver Institute Award Type: Full tuition scholarships (for limited time) Geographic Scope: California…

BEAVERS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarships Funder: BEAVERS INC (CA, US) Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on students from schools with established endowments (49 schools currently supported)…

NEW YORK FARM VIABILITY INSTITUTE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 2 Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Farm Viability Institute Amount: US $50,001 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Beginning…

RURAL ACTION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Beginning Farmer Scholarship Funder: Rural Action Inc (OH, US) Award Amount: Up to $350 per scholarship Funding Source: Farmers Market Promotion Program of the USDA Purpose Rural Action awards…

CENTRAL COLORADO AREA HEALTH EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Behavioral Health Equity Corps (BHEC) Organization: The Health Education and Resources Institute (THEARI) Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide initiative) Background: Formerly known as AmeriCorps…

California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Behavioral Health Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: Up to US $240,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary…

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Benefits Bridge Employer Pilot Program (OH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The…

Benjamin Moore & Co. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Benjamin Moore & Co. Charitable Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benjamin Moore & Co. Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Benjamin Moore & Co. Charitable Giving is dedicated to uplifting North…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Benson-Cash Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Vision: We…

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernard and Jerene Lemmen Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Bernard and Jerene Lemmen…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernick Family Trades Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Bernick Family Trades Scholarship, offered by…

BETHANY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bethany Legacy Foundation Grant: Short Application Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview Note: There are three…

STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Beyond Completion Challenge Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc (in partnership with Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity) Total Program Funding: $10 million Focus Area: Post-completion…

BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview BGCF365 is a giving circle made up of emerging philanthropists and civic leaders who have a desire to create change in Lexington. BGCF365 members contribute to a charitable fund and meet…

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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