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…
Workforce Development Grants
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.
What workforce development grants are open right now?
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant…
Charles Hall & Beatrice Joy Kolar Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Charles Hall & Beatrice Joy Kolar…
Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte Community Foundation Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant aims to enrich the lives of…
CHEA Vocational Grant Award Funder: California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) Award Amount: $500 to $2,000 Geographic Scope: California and Hawaii Eligibility: - Pursuing a two-year or less…
Chelsea Coutant Memorial Scholarship Funder: Robert and Francine Nemer (through SUNY Adirondack Foundation and Hudson Headwaters Health Network partnership) Program Type: College scholarship with…
Chesapeake Human Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Chesapeake Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Chesapeake Human Services Grant aims to support non-profit organizations serving…
Chevron Community Fund Funder: Chevron Corp., administered by Community Foundation of Fayette County Geographic Scope: Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties (Pennsylvania) Focus…
Chicago Blackhawks Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Middle school youth development opportunities in partnerships with…
Overview **PURPOSE **Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been aggressively bolstering and improving the opportunities for child care professionals to be successful. Many challenges over the past few…
Child Care WAGE$® Program Geographic Scope: North Carolina (statewide) Overview: The Child Care WAGE$® Program is a salary supplement initiative offered throughout North Carolina as a collaboration…
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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