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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Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Boone Electric Community Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies To provide low-interest loans to assist with local economic and community development projects	Rolling	Varies
Empowering Youth Program The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · $370K – $605K Partnership-based workforce development program recruiting young adults (Opportunity Youth ages 16-24) for entry-level hotel positions through community-based organizations, providing training, tools, and support to develop permanent…	Not published	$370K – $605K
JVG Incentive Grants Jobs for Virginia Graduates Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies JVG Incentive Grants are periodically available to schools or divisions interested in bringing the Jobs for Virginia Graduates program to their site.	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Employment Resource Fund Grant Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WCCF: Employment Resource Fund Grant aims to enhance workforce development in Wayne County by providing financial support to local non-profits that offer employment programs.	Not published	Varies
TANF Employment & Training Special Project - Community Resource Development Program Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The TANF Employment & Training Special Project Grant aims to enhance community capacity for organizations serving the TANF population and low-income families.	Not published	Up to $75K
MN AWWA Community College Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MN AWWA Community College Scholarship offers up to two $2,000 awards annually to students enrolled in technical or community college programs that support the water industry.	Not published	Up to $2K
Arthur Jackman Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Jackman Scholarship, established by the granddaughter of a steel industry pioneer, aims to support students in Hawaii seeking vocational training for employment.	Not published	Varies
Economic Mobility Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $50,000 - US $100,000	Not published	US $50,000 - US $100,000
Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program (BioTalent) Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched January 2021; statewide launch September 23, 2021	Not published	Varies
E2 Energy to Educate Grant Constellation Energy Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The E2 Energy to Educate Grant, offered by Constellation Energy Resources, empowers students from sixth grade to college to tackle current and future energy challenges.	Not published	Up to $50K
CTBF: Eager to Learn Grant Program Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Eager to Learn program was created to provide college test prep assistance to all learners and, in 2022, was expanded to promote education about and access to trade schools.	Not published	Varies
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) PEO Sisterhood OH State Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.	Not published	Up to $4K
Workforce Training Fund (WTF) General Program Metro North Regional Employment Board · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K Provide resources to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees.	Rolling	Up to $250K
Teacher Externship Program Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board · Foundation Not published · Varies An innovative initiative supported by grant funding from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) designed to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) in middle and high schools throughout Dallas County.	Not published	Varies
Community Library Adult Literacy & Career Pathway Grant Program New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Community Library Adult Literacy & Career Pathway Grant Program aims to enhance Adult Literacy Services in New Jersey by providing additional resources for adult literacy, including digital literacy and career pathway training.	Not published	Up to $400K
Foist Family Perseverance Scholarship Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foist Family Perseverance Scholarship Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to support adult learners and graduating high school seniors from Berkshire County pursuing careers in healthcare and sciences.	Not published	Varies
Career Technical Education Partnership Program Planning and Implementation Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career Technical Education Partnership Program Planning and Implementation Grant, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, aims to support districts in planning or implementing CTE Partnership…	Not published	Varies
Interested Organizations Application / WIA Foundation Support Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The WIA Foundation invites applications from non-profit organizations aligned with the foundation's mission to support advancing the wireless industry through education, research, and training programs.	Rolling	Varies
Huntsville Committee of 100: Creative Cities Fund Grant Huntsville Committee of 100 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Thinking Big Means Planning for Smart, Sustainable Growth The Creative Cities Fund exists to help our community make the leap to become a visionary city that attracts thought leaders, creators, entrepreneurs and businesses alike.	Not published	Varies
Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to enhance clinical healthcare training throughout Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants Iowa Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants aim to support organizations that address barriers to women's economic self-sufficiency in Iowa.	Not published	Up to $50K
Office of Apprenticeship Maryland Department of Labor · State Not published · Varies Provide technical assistance to employers on development and administration of apprenticeship training programs. Maintain the statewide database on program activities.	Not published	Varies
Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K A free 9-session entrepreneurship workshop developed by Paul Profeta to meet the underserved needs of budding entrepreneurs in the Newark, NJ area.	Not published	$1K
Bruce Scholarship Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bruce Scholarship Fund, established in 2010 by the Maine Community Foundation, supports Maine residents pursuing education. Applications are managed through the Adult Learner Scholarship.	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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