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.
CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (CRESP) GRANT Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Amount: Up to US $280,000 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary…
Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards scholarships to individuals who want to obtain certifications and credentials at accredited technical…
Career Technical Education Partnership Program Planning and Implementation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: October 08, 2025…
Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bristol Bay Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Career-Focused Vocational Education…
Career-Technical Scholarship Funder: South Central Power Company Foundation Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio) Eligibility: - High school seniors -…
Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship Program Established: 2021 Funder: Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation through Scranton Area Community Foundation Total Program Fund: $700,000…
Careers in Technology Tuition Reimbursement Program Funder: Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council Geographic Scope: Northern Virginia (Alexandria and Arlington) Overview: The…
CareerWise Greater Buffalo Apprenticeship Program Program Type: Paid apprenticeship program with funding support Geographic Scope: Buffalo, NY (part of Say Yes Buffalo) Focus Areas: - High school…
Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical Colleges Consolidated Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical…
Profiles in Collective Leadership Grant Award Amount: $200,000 Funder: Carnegie Corporation of New York Geographic Scope: National initiative; CareerWise Elkhart County selected as one of 10…
Carolyn Balsa Hancock Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Carolyn Balsa Hancock Scholarship…
CASA Education Foundation Scholarships Funder: CASA Education Foundation Geographic Scope: California and potentially broader Overview: Financial aid provided to students interested in careers in…
CASC Charlie Bender Scholarship Overview The CASC Charlie Bender Scholarship honors the legacy of CASC co-founder Charles "Charlie" Bender, PhD, and supports the professional growth of research…
Catalytic Funding for Design and Engineering Solutions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Autodesk Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Autodesk…
Catalytic Grant Program Funder: Neighborhood Allies Inc Overview: Neighborhood Allies' flagship grant program offering innovative, creative and inspiring ideas that make neighborhoods healthier,…
Catalyze Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catalyze Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Catalyze Challenge Grant, managed by Catalyze, is an opportunity for…
Catalyze Investments Award Amount: $100,000 in unrestricted grants over one year, plus $10,000 of funding for leadership development Support Includes: - Unrestricted grants - Leadership development…
Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Cathy Geerlings Indomitable…
CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION INC Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The CBCF Walmart Emerging…
CBT: Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The CBT Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program…
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.