Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,645 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Agricultural Education Preservice Teacher Internship Program Grant	Illinois State Board of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Foundation of Alabama: Competitive Grantmaking	Women's Foundation of Alabama	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	SFFMA SAFER Grant	The State Firemens and Fire Marshals	Rolling	$2.8M
Foundation	Farmington Bank Community Foundation - Cycle Two Grant	Farmington Bank Community	Rolling	$8K – $20K
Foundation	Piedmont Natural Gas Company Grant Program	Duke Energy Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Digital Skills Training	Connected Nation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Core Grant Program	Genuardi Family Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Taking Back the Trades! Trades School Grant Program	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Up to $350K
Foundation	Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF)	Greater Portland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Career Cluster Partnership Program Competitive Grant	South Carolina Department of Education	Rolling	$150K
State	Department of Labor and Industry - Grants	Labor and Industry Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant-Competitive NGO	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Local Infrastructure Hub Grant Application Bootcamp	Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call	Alaska Sea Grant	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	North Carolina Appalachian Regional Commission Funds Grant	North Carolina Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	The Paramo Foundation Scholarship Award Grant	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Boulder Fund	Education Leaders of Color Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Florida Job Growth Grant Fund - Workforce Training Proposal	Florida Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact Grants	United Way of the River Cities Inc	Rolling	$282K
Foundation	Ability Central Grants	California Communications Access	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Tribal Agriculture Fellowship: Career and Technical Education Students Grant	Native American Agriculture Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Workforce Readiness Ignite Grants	Poudre School District Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant	Georgia Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Economic Development (CED) Fund	South Carolina Association for	Rolling	$50K – $300K

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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.

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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