Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 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: 2,658; 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; 142 with a published date

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FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging The FS Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $5 million, aiming to enhance the lives of individuals with profound functional limitations.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Employment Awards Grant Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Global Down Syndrome Foundation offers Employment Awards aimed at enhancing job opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.	Not published	Up to $2K
Kansas EMS Education Incentive Grant Program: Frontier or Rural Counties Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas EMS Education Incentive Grant Program offers financial support for licensed ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas.	Not published	Varies
International Military Veterans in Agriculture Travel Award Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The International Military Veterans in Agriculture Travel Award, offered by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate student veterans to attend the 2025 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting…	Not published	$2K
LOFT Fellowship (Leaders on the Fast Track) The Leadership Network · Foundation Not published · $9K – $108K Senior leaders with at least 2 election cycles of experience on political campaigns or in public service roles (Capitol Hill, state government, etc.). Relevant prior roles include: Applications for the 2025 cohort are currently CLOSED.	Not published	$9K – $108K
Hand to Hand Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Hand to Hand Grant aims to empower women and girls in San Diego County by funding programs that enhance education, job training, mentoring, and health initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience is a funding opportunity offered by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.	Not published	$50K – $2M
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) Iowa Corn Promotion Board · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry.	Not published	Varies
Fast Tracks to Success - Workforce Development Program Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $18K	Not published	$18K
LINLA Innovation Grants Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K LINLA awards innovation grants to support projects that provide value to the horticulture and landscape industry on Long Island.	Not published	$10K
Proactive Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaborative projects identified through outreach by The Weld Trust's grants team. The funder proactively identifies community challenges and assembles stakeholders to address them.	Not published	Varies
Bruce Parker Family Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bruce Parker Family Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports high school graduates from Montana seeking a degree or certificate at Gallatin College.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Service Corps Grants Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conservation Service Corps Grants, funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, support outdoor recreation and natural resource projects by hiring youth and veterans through conservation service corps.	Not published	Varies
FACE of Kansas Scholarship for KHCA/KCAL CNAs Wanting to Become CMAs Kansas Health Care Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 FACE of Kansas is a non-profit organization established in 2006 dedicated to improving long-term care homes in Kansas through professional opportunities and education.	Not published	$500
Workforce Investment Act - Youth Department of Labor · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
First Path Program Southwest Michigan First Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A nine-week business consulting program offered by Southwest Michigan First in partnership with Plywood People to assist budding entrepreneurs in developing and validating their business ideas.	Not published	Varies
AAMI Foundation FWF Scholarship for Healthcare Leadership Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAMI Foundation offers the FWF Scholarship for Healthcare Leadership.	Not published	Varies
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant - Growing Rural Futures Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $197K	Not published	$197K
Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), supports proposals that provide essential services to Dislocated Workers in the agriculture…	Not published	Up to $500K
BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants) Branford Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, by funding organizations and projects in key focus areas such as basic needs, health, education, arts, environment, and youth…	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs (MN) Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) offers funding for training programs aimed at new and incumbent workers.	Not published	Up to $400K
AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship Grant American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship supports undergraduate geoscience students in the U.S. by covering costs associated with essential field camp experiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund is joining forces with Georgetown Entrepreneurship to offer an immersive 2025 Summer Fellowship Program for those passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare entrepreneurship, particularly in oncology.	Not published	$5K
Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship THDF II Inc DBA The Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters.	Not published	Varies

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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 2,658 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 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 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, 46% 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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