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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THE CERES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

JEFFERSON'S FERRY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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:…

ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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:…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Greater Salina Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$10,000 - $50,000
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ENERGY BAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CFEBA General Grant Program Funder: Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) Award Amount: Varies; typically $10,000 - $50,000 Overview: The CFEBA General Grant Program funds…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGFW Rising Together Grants : Everyone's Economy Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary…

US $2,000 - US $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGG: Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 06, 2025 Summary The Future Fund Grant, an initiative by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MORGAN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMC: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Morgan County Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The CFMC Community Impact Grants support charitable projects in Morgan County,…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNJ: Empower New Jersey Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The CFNJ Empower New Jersey Grant,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Impact Grants While many of the charitable funds established at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. have been either designated for a specific purpose or are…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSC: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Impact Grants by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSI Education Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The CFSI Education Fund Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Scholarships Through the generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana awards scholarships each year to help students across our region pursue their educational…

US $80,000 - US $100,000
DANIEL AND BARBARA CHAPMAN TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapman Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust Amount: US $80,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Chapman Prize, established by the Daniel and…

OREGON CTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapter Grant Program Funder: Oregon CTE Student Leadership Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon, United States Overview: A grant program designed to support CTSO (Career and Technical Student…

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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