Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,659; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 143 with a published date

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Operating Grants - Jobs The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily…	Not published	Varies
Near & Far Aid Association Grants The Near and Far Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Near & Far Aid Association is dedicated to combating poverty in Fairfield County through its grant-making initiatives.	Not published	Varies
AFM: Tau Grant (Cycle 2-Economic Mobility) Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Tau Grants are intended to strengthen the health and well-being of communities across our six-county region.	Not published	Up to $20K
Skillbuilders Fund Grant Skillbuilders Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The SkillBuilders Fund Grant supports organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls in the Kansas City area.	Not published	$20K – $50K
FY27 - Perkins V - Postsecondary Application (CLNA4 - Spring 2026) Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Summer Internship Program Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The OFA Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have representative interns for the summer while providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the…	Not published	Varies
Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program (LVNLRP) Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program (LVNLRP) aims to enhance California's healthcare workforce by providing financial assistance to licensed vocational nurses.	Not published	Up to $8K
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Health Care Sector Training Grants Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · $5K – $400K The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants provide essential funding for health care sector training, supporting projects that enhance collaboration between businesses and workforce partners.	Not published	$5K – $400K
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program — Phase II (MPPEP II) Flower Hill Institute · Foundation Not published · $123M The MPPEP II provided competitive grant funding to help eligible processors expand their processing capacity, creating new and improved processing options for meat and poultry producers.	Not published	$123M
Charles Hall & Beatrice Joy Kolar Scholarship Fund Grant Crown Point Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Hall & Beatrice Joy Kolar Scholarship Fund, managed by the Crown Point Community Foundation, supports local students pursuing education in the trade industry.	Not published	Varies
Miranda Lux Foundation Grant Miranda Lux Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miranda Lux Foundation Grant supports innovative pre-vocational and vocational education programs for youth under 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Hiring Incentive Training Grant (HITG) Metro North Regional Employment Board · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $75K Provide cash grants to employers to hire Massachusetts residents who have been unemployed for 6+ months or military veterans (regardless of unemployment length).	Rolling	$5K – $75K
Healthcare Workforce Development Grant Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Patterson Family Foundation supports healthcare workforce development in rural communities across Kansas and western Missouri.	Not published	Varies
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $25M The Business Attraction Prime Sites program, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to foster economic growth by supporting large-scale capital investments.	Not published	$250K – $25M
Photonics Workforce Scholarship OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: A dean, program director, lead professor or comparable position from a school with a technician program initiates the process by choosing a student by providing a brief letter of recommendation to the Optica Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program supports initiatives that promote the economic self-sufficiency and self-esteem of girls and women in Weld County.	Not published	Up to $8K
RMPIF MD Rural Workforce Development Grant Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) aims to enhance the quality of life in rural areas by 2030, focusing on economic and community development.	Not published	Varies
Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program (STLRP) Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $105K The Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program (STLRP) aims to enhance California's healthcare workforce by providing loan repayments to physicians who commit to serving in medically underserved areas.	Not published	Up to $105K
Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Providing assistance to young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to develop a marketable skill or continue their education at a post-secondary school.	Not published	Varies
YTAC Internship Program (Spring) Carolina Fintech Hub · Foundation Not published · $25	Not published	$25
Climatetech Careers Fund Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Climatetech Careers Fund Grant, initiated by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, aims to enhance education and workforce programs in clean energy sectors.	Not published	Up to $5M
Delta Workforce Grant Program Delta Regional Authority · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) is an initiative designed to build long-term community capacity and increase economic competitiveness by providing grants to support workforce training and education programs throughout the lower…	Not published	$50K – $300K
Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies RT Brown, WCEDP Program Director at BDCC	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Homestead Early Risers Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Kiwanis Homestead Early Risers Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides $500 scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors.	Not published	$500

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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