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
State	Outreach Projects	Workforce Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship	Umpqua Community College Foundation	Rolling	Up to $45K
Foundation	AAF Discretionary Grant	Amarillo Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	ASNT Foundation: Fellowship Award Grant	American Society For	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Sachs Family Foundation Grant	The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	Forest Industry Training Program (FIT Program)	Michigan Forest Products Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Program Grant	San Diego Imperial Counties	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Digital Instruction for Adult Education Grant	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County	York County Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Welcome Back Scholarship Program Grant	The Community Foundation for Crawford County	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Early Talent Opportunity Program Grant	United Negro College Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Education	Nicor Gas	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	TDECU Cares Foundation Grant	Tdecu Cares Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	orsa Member Scholarships	Community Financial Credit Union	Rolling	$2K – $40K
Foundation	Rural Economic Improvement Project (REIP) Grant	Legal Services Alabama Inc	Rolling	$235K
Foundation	2025-2027 Educator Preparation Innovation and Improvement Center (EPIIC) Continuation Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	$2.8M
Foundation	Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program	American Jobs Now	Rolling	$10K – $90K
Foundation	Nursing Scholarships	AHC Community Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Western SARE: Professional Development Program Grant	Western SARE	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	AIHEC/USDA/NRCS Student Internship Program	American Indian Higher Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington State Productivity Board	Washington Federation of State Employees	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Vocational Rehabilitation Grant Opportunities		Rolling	Varies

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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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