Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 2,698 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
CCPU Training Fund Tuition Assistance Funder: SEIU Education & Support Fund Geographic Scope: California Program Overview: The Tuition Assistance Fund supports family child care providers in reaching…
CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agenda For Children Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant aims to support…
CDA Awards Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Awards related to Child Development Associate (CDA) credential programs Overview: Program supporting early educators in obtaining and…
Support job training programs that prepare youth for careers and local workforce needs. Requires 10% match.
CDL Scholarship Overview: Reimbursement scholarship for individuals pursuing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at Sauk Valley Community College. Award Amount: Not specified Award Type:…
CDL Training Scholarships Funder: Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Nebraska (including Iowa Western Community College) Purpose: Support students pursuing Commercial Driver's License…
Overview _Note: Send a letter, no more than 2 pages, to The Cemala Foundation describing your grant request_ The Cemala Foundation The Cemala Foundation is a 30-year-old family foundation that seeks…
Center for Working Families - MicroGrants Program Type: Microgrant awards for educational opportunities Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan / Southeastern Michigan Target Population: - Center for…
CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc. Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The CenterPoint Energy Foundation aims to enhance…
Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship, established by the…
Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants, offered by…
Ceres Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ceres Foundation Inc. 43j-74d54 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Ceres Foundation Grant focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Reimbursement Funder: Jefferson's Ferry Foundation, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community Amount: Full reimbursement for CNA training costs Geographic Scope:…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Reimbursement Program Funder: Jefferson's Ferry, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community Award Amount: Full reimbursement of CNA training costs Focus Areas:…
CF Opportunity Youth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a…
CFCC: CF Sunshine Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in…
CFEC: Community Investment Grants (under $25,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elkhart County Amount: Up to US $24,999 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Community…
CFES Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The CFES Workforce Development Grant…
CFF Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Christopher Family Foundation Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Christopher Family Foundation offers…
Overview _NOTE: Reach out to our Community Impact Team to talk through proposal idea._ Generosity For Good As Chattanooga’s public foundation, we are privileged to work with so many incredible and…
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.