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.

2,734 grants
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Illinois Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 1108 · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chelsea Coutant Memorial Scholarship Funder: Robert and Francine Nemer (through SUNY Adirondack Foundation and Hudson Headwaters Health Network partnership) Program Type: College scholarship with…

City of Chesapeake · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FAYETTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chevron Community Fund Funder: Chevron Corp., administered by Community Foundation of Fayette County Geographic Scope: Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties (Pennsylvania) Focus…

ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chicago Blackhawks Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Middle school youth development opportunities in partnerships with…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 SERVICES ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Childcare Workforce Investment Grants Focus: Funding to support early childhood centers to invest in and retain qualified staff Status (2026): Applications close June 2026 Contact:…

SkillPointe Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Choose Aerospace SkillPointe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SkillPointe Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Choose Aerospace SkillPointe Scholarship…

SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cincinnati State Technical College Scholarship Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation in partnership with Cincinnati State Technical College Geographic Scope: Cincinnati, Ohio area Focus…

Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Circle of Caring Scholarship Program Overview: A workforce development initiative created by Pardee Hospital Foundation to support UNC Health Pardee employees in their pursuit of continued education…

AMADOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ciro and Kim Toma Community Service Scholarship Geographic Scope: Amador County, CA Focus Areas: Community service and vocational/trade education Eligibility: - Students who have excelled in…

Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Scholarships Funder: Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA Program Focus: Youth leadership development and workforce pipeline…

CITIZENS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Citizens Grants: Workforce Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Citizens Charitable Foundation Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary The Citizens Charitable Foundation offers grants focused on Workforce…

BAILEY'S CAFE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship Overview: Bailey's Cafe is the fiscal sponsor for the Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Clare Jean Siegel, the younger sister of…

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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