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…
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.
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 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)…
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…
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…
Behavioral Health Equity Corps (BHEC) Organization: The Health Education and Resources Institute (THEARI) Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide initiative) Background: Formerly known as AmeriCorps…
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…
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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best and Brightest Management Fellowship Program (CO) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Local Affairs Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Best and Brightest Management…
Best and Brightest Management Internship Program (CO) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Local Affairs Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Best and Brightest Management…
Overview _NOTE: Pathways Tech Skills Partners must be able to provide in-person instruction and secure at least two paid summer internships at each site they are matched with._ Career Pathways…
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…
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…
Beyond Grant — Advancing Career and Educational Success Beyond K-12 Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Not currently available. Check back later. Geographic Scope: California Focus…
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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