Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
College, Career, and Counseling Consulting Grant Funder: Indiana Youth Institute Geographic Scope: Indiana Overview: IYI offers consulting grant opportunities to support youth-serving professionals…
Colonel Robert H. Morse Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colonel Robert H. Morse Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Colonel Robert H. Morse Foundation Grant supports community…
Color-Filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program Scholarships Funder: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) with support from Kansas Health Foundation Impact Grant Geographic Scope:…
Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant Type: Need-based grant funded by the State of Colorado Geographic Scope: Colorado residents only Eligibility Requirements - Complete the FAFSA -…
Colorado Change Leader Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Colorado Change…
Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Colorado Focus Areas: Education, workforce development Overview: Provides loan forgiveness for qualified Colorado educators…
Colorado Pork Producers Ambassador/Internship/Program Assistant Organization: Colorado Pork Producers Council (CPPC) Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Description: The Colorado Pork Producers…
Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Worker Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Worker Support Grant is…
Columbus Area Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Columbus Area Future Fund provides ongoing grants to support…
Columbus Firefighters Foundation Scholarship for Firefighters or EMTs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Columbus…
Come Back for More in Fall 24 Scholarship Overview: This scholarship program provides financial assistance to eligible students who have earned college credits but have not yet completed a degree at…
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01) The Fishing Safety Research Grant Program established by The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281), as…
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03) The goal of the training grant program is to enhance the quality and availability of safety training for United States commercial…
Commonwealth Corps Program Type: State-funded service internship program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Established: 2007 by Governor Deval Patrick Program Description: The Commonwealth Corps…
Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA invites Massachusetts…
Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $150,000 - US $850,000…
Community Assistance Fund Grants Funder: Junior League of Washington, DC Geographic Scope: Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in…
Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Leandro Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) in San Leandro provides vital…
Community Based Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Community Based…
Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…
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.
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.
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.