Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,659; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 143 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the workforce development grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 2,633 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program Empire State Development · Foundation Not published · $100K – $3M The Workforce Development Capital Grant Program provides up to $35 million in funding to enhance workforce training capabilities in New York.	Not published	$100K – $3M
SEIU Local 509 Human Service Workers State Agency & Worker Group Training Grant SEIU Education and Support Fund · Foundation Not published · $220K The SEIU Local 509 - Commonwealth Human Service Workers and Educators Training and Professional Development Fund provides funding to sponsor unique group training opportunities for Local 509 SEIU workers.	Not published	$220K
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies How and Why Giving Back to Communities is Important to O’Reilly From O’Reilly Auto Parts’ inception, O’Reilly co-founder C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly instilled the culture of maintaining high standards for every endeavor, including the area of…	Not published	Varies
Evidence-Based Programming (EBP) Criminal Justice Grants · State Not published · $20M Provides funding to local jails to implement evidence-based programming for inmates to: improve access to knowledge, skills, and resources for successful re-entry; reduce recidivism rates; and increase collaboration between local jails and…	Not published	$20M
David Dupps Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The David Dupps Scholarship, established in 2017, supports students pursuing careers in trade-related fields such as welding and machining.	Not published	$1K
Filling Iowa's Need for Dentists (FIND) Program Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recruit and retain dentists in Iowa's rural communities by providing funding assistance to help offset dental school student loan payments.	Not published	Varies
Judicial Fellowship Program Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Judicial Fellowship Program at California State University, Sacramento, offers emerging professionals paid placements in California's superior courts and Judicial Council offices.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $6K Provide short-term and long-term training, upgrade of skills and credentials for qualifying individuals seeking full-time employment upon completion of training	Not published	$500 – $6K
Applied Learning Grants Potsdam College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A suite of flexible funding opportunities to support student-initiated or faculty-led applied learning experiences. Alumni have invested more than $9 million in the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning.	Not published	Varies
Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year registered apprenticeship program combining college-level coursework at Manchester Community College with paid on-the-job training at Merrimack Manufacturing, a world leader in medical device fabrication.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit Scholarship Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships to attend the Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit, an annual event for young fishing professionals.	Not published	Varies
Coaching Scholarship Fund Road Runners Club of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The RRCA Coaching Scholarship Fund provides financial support to organizations seeking to improve access to the RRCA's Coaching Certification Program for people who are the most impacted by overlapping systems of discrimination.	Not published	$20K
Benson-Cash Family Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Vision: We envision a vibrant, prosperous northern Chautauqua community, rich in opportunity today and tomorrow. encouraging local philanthropy and building permanent endowments for the future…	Not published	Varies
Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Vision: We envision a vibrant, prosperous northern Chautauqua community, rich in opportunity today and tomorrow. encouraging local philanthropy and building permanent endowments for the future…	Not published	Varies
Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $280K The Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant aims to support District youth aged 9-13 by offering comprehensive career and educational exploration activities.	Not published	Up to $280K
Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Program Grant Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Program supports Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholders and their descendants in pursuing vocational training for careers such as piloting, maritime, and cosmetology.	Not published	Varies
Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships Richland County Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $135K The Richland County Foundation awards scholarships to individuals who want to obtain certifications and credentials at accredited technical institutions.	Rolling	$135K
Adult Full-Year Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adult Full-Year Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, aims to empower students aged 24 and older seeking educational advancement in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program SMDC Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. They support projects and programs that improve health in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Rolling	Varies
LCCF Community Enrichment Grants Program Laurens County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) Community Enrichment Grants Program aims to enhance the quality of life for Laurens County citizens.	Not published	Up to $2K
Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program Ser Metro Detroit Jobs for Progress Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Early Care & Education Funders Collaborative Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $280K The Collaborative prioritizes critical and urgent challenges within the early care and education system. It seeks to encourage systems change work that might not otherwise occur without the seed funding of private philanthropy.	Not published	$280K
Education & Workforce Readiness: Place-Based Education Grantmaking James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Graham Brown Foundation is dedicated to making transformative philanthropic investments in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky that build on its strengths to continually advance our city and state.	Not published	Varies
KeyBank Foundation Grants Keybank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The KeyBank Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing communities through education, workforce development, and affordable housing.	Not published	$10K – $25K

Showing 337–360 of 2,633

About 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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow workforce development grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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.

Get a shortlist of workforce development grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department