BNY Mellon Foundation · Rolling / Open State
BNY Mellon Foundation: Charitable Giving Program supports projects demonstrating an impact in either or both of the focus areas of workforce development and basic needs provision. - Organization: BNY…
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.
2,734 grants
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US $2,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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BOKF FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $20,000
Ima Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Bolton Foundation/IMA Foundation grant - California Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ima Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Bolton Foundation is…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Booker T. Jones Scholarship Fund The Booker T. Jones Scholarship provides financial support to students who graduate from MINACT-run Job Corps programs and plan to enroll at a college or…
Boom & Bucket, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation
Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boom & Bucket, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program aims…
Boone Electric Community Trust · June 1, 2026 Foundation
Boone Electric Community Trust Grants Geographic Scope: Boone Electric Cooperative service area (Columbia, Missouri area) Funding Focus: Community and economic development projects What They Fund: -…
WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS · Rolling / Open Foundation
BOOTS Pre-Apprenticeship Program Program Type: Free pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship program Geographic Scope: Western States Regional Council of Carpenters service area (Southern California,…
Up to $7,500 (Year 1); renewable for Year 2
CROOK COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Bootstrap Award Scholarship Funder: Crook County Foundation (administered through Oregon Community Foundation) Award Amount: Up to $1,875 per quarter (up to 4 quarters per year = $7,500 maximum in…
DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Boreal Waters Community Foundation: Small Business Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The…
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Borislav Dumitrov Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…
At least $100,000 per grant
EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Boulder Fund Organization: Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC) Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: - Education and academic advancement for children…
NECA-IBEW NATIONAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Bounty & Incentive Program Grant Funder: NECA-IBEW National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee (NLMCC) Website: powering-america.org Geographic Scope: US (DC-based funder) Focus Areas: Bounty and…
Up to $2,500
ROCK CF FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Bowman Brothers Trade School Scholarship Funder: Rock CF Foundation (Detroit, MI) Focus Area: Education grants for adults living with cystic fibrosis pursuing trade school and professional…
Up to US $5,000
Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) · Rolling / Open Foundation
BPI Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Bates Philanthropic Initiative Mission…
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Not currently available. Check back later. Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas:…
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SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: In deference to our strategic planning process, we will not be accepting any new grant inquiries or applications in 2025. We expect to conclude our planning process in June 2025 and…
$500 - $5,000
The Veraison Project · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Bridge Program Program Type: Financial assistance award initiative Purpose: Support individuals starting their careers in the wine industry who face financial challenges during the early stages of…
SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program Program Type: Apprenticeship readiness and skills training program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Detroit residents ages 18 and…
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GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Bridges to Careers Overview: Bridges to Careers is a program facilitated by CareerEdge to enhance the skills and earning capacity of community members by providing them with an opportunity to obtain…
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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