Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
BHHS Legacy Foundation General Grant Program Funder: BHHS Legacy Foundation (Legacy Connection) Status: Active funding program since 2001 Geographic Scope: - Primary: Greater Phoenix, Arizona…
Bies Family Foundation SkillPointe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bies Family Foundation Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Bies Family Foundation…
Overview _NOTE: Pre-proposal deadline represents deadline for fellows to complete the Eligibility Form and Pre-Application Form._ Our Mission Our mission, promoting the well-being of humanity…
BIG Scholarship to Acquire Career Keys (STACK) Purpose: Provide BIG members an opportunity to jumpstart their careers with funds to assist them with receiving additional education and training, and…
Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Job Creation Funder: State of Montana (administered by Big Sky Economic Development) Status: Active as of February 2020; current status unknown Geographic Scope: Montana…
Big Sky Trust Fund Grant - Planning/Feasibility Funder: State of Montana (administered by Big Sky Economic Development) Status: Active as of February 2020; current status unknown Geographic Scope:…
Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship Overview: An endowed scholarship established by local philanthropists Chance and Lora Bunger to support Hagerstown High School graduates pursuing education in the…
Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship Overview: An endowed scholarship established by Chance and Lora Bunger to support Hagerstown High School graduates with demonstrated financial need who intend to…
Bill Weese Trades Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Beckley Area Foundation Beckley Area Foundation was established in…
Biofabrication Apprenticeship Program Organization: ARMI | BioFabUSA Geographic Scope: United States (locations with local colleges for in-person classes) Focus Areas: Biofabrication technician…
Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program (IL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $5,000,000 - US $10,000,000 Last Updated:…
Birth Keepers BIPOC Doula Pilot Program Program Name: Birth Keepers BIPOC Doula Pilot Program Administrator: Fourth Plain Forward (FPF) Program Duration: 2 years (comprehensive initiative) Geographic…
BizLite Online Learning Overview: BizLite Online Learning is a free, self-paced online course designed for early-stage and new entrepreneurs to provide foundational knowledge on building and growing…
Overview _NOTE: We request you not apply if your event is scheduled more than six months in the future. Due to the timing of our grant cycles, please allow up to 120 days to receive a charitable…
Black Teacher Pipeline Grant Funder: Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) Status: Active - 2026 applications open Geographic Scope: Nationally competitive, focused in cities that partner with…
Blakeford Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Blakeford Scholarship Fund, established by the Residents of…
Bloedorn Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bloedorn Foundation Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Bloedorn Foundation offers annual grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations…
Bloomberg Philanthropies Grant for Youth Apprenticeships Award Amount: $500,000 Funder: Bloomberg Philanthropies Geographic Scope: Elkhart County, Indiana (part of broader $2 million statewide…
Bob Sargeant Skills Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of…
Overview Charitable Contributions Our goal with financial contributions from BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and economic wellbeing in the communities where…
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.
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.
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.