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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.
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…
California Workforce Development Board High Road Training Partnership Resilient Workforce Program Funder: California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA)…
California: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Employment Development Department Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The California Deaf and Hard of Hearing…
Camp Fire National Friendship Fund Program Type: Financial and community resource assistance program Purpose Fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing…
Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media SFP – PY 25-26 Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Employment Development Department Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 11, 2025 Summary…
Campus Grants at LCCC Overview: The Campus Grants program supports initiatives that align with LCCC's mission and values, turning innovative ideas into real opportunities that enhance student success…
Campus to Career Initiative Overview: The Campus to Career Initiative is a partnership program between Generation West Virginia and West Virginia colleges and universities that provides…
Cannabis Industry Educational Scholarships Funder: Last Prisoner Project (in partnership with cannabis industry partners) Geographic Scope: United States (with specific partnership noted for…
Cannabis Industry Training Program (CanTrain) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026…
Educational program offering vertical-specific content to social equity cannabis businesses at no cost.
Canopy Credit Union Donation + Sponsorship Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canopy Credit Union Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary Canopy Credit Union is dedicated to enhancing community…
Cape Ann Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cape Ann Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Cape Ann Community Foundation is…
Capital Region Chamber Continuing Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Capital Region…
Care Forward Colorado Healthcare Programs Status: Active, federally-funded state initiative Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide; available at community colleges throughout the state including PPSC…
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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