Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 2,646 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Green Ambitions Program	United Way California Capital	September 19, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 International Medical Graduate (IMG) Career Guidance and Support Program	Dept of Health Grants	September 21, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Educate Fairfax Grants	Educate Fairfax	September 22, 2026	$1K – $2K
State	FY27 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Postsecondary Allocation Grant	Dept of Education Grants	September 23, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Secondary Allocation Grant	Dept of Education Grants	September 23, 2026	Varies
Federal	COE for Technical Training and Human Performance	Faa-coe-tthp	September 30, 2026	$100 – $100M
Foundation	16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Impact Pool	16 Tech Community Corporation	September 30, 2026	Up to $100K
Foundation	16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Innovation Pool	16 Tech Community Corporation	September 30, 2026	Up to $25K
Foundation	Activate BRIDGE Japan Program	Activate Global Inc	September 30, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Rural Vitality Grant	Fond Du Lac Area Foundation	September 30, 2026	$500 – $25K
Foundation	NEXGEN Leadership Program	Central Florida Chapter Associated	September 30, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Alice Barton Scholarship Program	Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence	September 30, 2026	$2K
State	Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program	Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs	September 30, 2026	Varies
Federal	Announcement of Stand Down Grants	Veterans Employment and Training Service	September 30, 2026	Up to $1M
Foundation	Wells Foundation General Grants	Wells Memorial Inc	October 1, 2026	Up to $10K
Federal	Advanced Technological Education	U.S. National Science Foundation	October 1, 2026	$47.5M – $750M
Foundation	Experience and Exchange Grants	International Association for Bear	October 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Cooperative Education Fund	Cooperative Development Foundation	October 1, 2026	$90K – $100K
Foundation	North Texas Cares (Phase Two)	The Dallas Foundation	October 2, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Member2Member Mentoring Program	Fwa of New York Inc	October 6, 2026	Varies
Federal	Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	October 14, 2026	Up to $50M
Foundation	DEED Educational Scholarships	The American Public Power Association	October 15, 2026	Varies
State	Youth Job Training	Commerce CDBG	October 16, 2026	Up to $10M
State	Quantum FAST Challenge	Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	October 20, 2026	$5M – $50M

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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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