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.
Business & Workforce Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Amount: US $10,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary…
Business Accounting & Legal Grant Award Amount: $8,000 Overview: Register for a 6-part course and check eligibility to receive the $8,000 grant. Geographic Scope: Not specified Contact Information: -…
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $250,000 - US $25,000,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary…
Business Growth Accelerator Status: Active, accepting applications for 2025 cohort Overview: A comprehensive support program for entrepreneurs offering expert-driven education, coaching, and…
Business Revolving Loan Fund Overview: The City's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) provides loans to businesses for start-ups and expansions which result in more jobs for low- and moderate-income persons.…
Business Strategy Internship (BSI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitacs Amount: Up to C $15,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Mitacs Accelerate Grant Program offers businesses a unique…
Business Training and Funding Program Type: Eight-week online business training program Overview: Eight-week online programs that provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the basic tools and…
C Spire Wireless Foundation Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: C Spire Wireless Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The C Spire Wireless Foundation provides sponsorships primarily…
C.H. Robinson Foundation Strategic Industry Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The C.H. Robinson Foundation Strategic Industry…
C.V Glassco Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The C.V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship Fund honors…
C&B Better Initiative Geographic Scope: Dubuque County, Iowa (nonprofits located in and/or serving Dubuque County residents) Award Amount: - One primary award: $25,000 - Two additional awards: up to…
C4O Organizing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The C4O Organizing Grant, offered by the National Education…
CAEC Lineman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The CAEC Lineman Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama…
Caesars Regional & Property Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Caesars Foundation Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Caesars Foundation supports community-focused organizations through…
CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Amount: US $10,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: March 08,…
California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The California Career Technical Education…
California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program Overview: A state-funded grant program providing financial support to classified school employees and paraeducators to earn…
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $600,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated: August 05,…
California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Award Amount: $3.4 million (awarded annually) Overview HPPP is a…
California Permitting Academy Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $0 Last Updated: April 01, 2026…
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.