COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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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$1,000 - $5,000
Cameron University Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
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…
$150,000 - $975,000
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · January 31, 2028 Federal
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…
$250,000 - $975,000
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · January 31, 2028 Federal
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…
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MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Commonwealth Corps Program Type: State-funded service internship program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Established: 2007 by Governor Deval Patrick Program Description: The Commonwealth Corps…
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $150,000 - US $850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to $5,000
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
City of San Leandro · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $100,000
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$5,000 - $30,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation
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…
$300,000
UPPER CUMBERLAND LOCAL WORKFORCE · April 24, 2026 Foundation
Community Catalyst Grant Funder: Ascension Saint Thomas Status: Open (applications opened March 19, 2026) Award Amount: $300,000 total funding Geographic Scope: Upper Cumberland region including…
Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community College Gap Assistance Program (NE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Community College…
EDUCATION DESIGN LAB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community College Growth Engine Fellows Program Program Acronym: CCGE Fellows Funder: Walmart (provides foundational funding) Program Status: Active. 2025 Cohort and 2024 Cohort listed with fellows…
Minimum $50,000
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Community Conservation Program Funder: Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) Geographic Scope: Counties of Craig, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pittsylvania and Roanoke, and the cities of Salem and…
US $1,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Department of Agriculture Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated:…
Up to $1.3 million (distributed across multiple nonprofit awards)
PHOENIX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
Community Development Fund - Nonprofit Grants Overview: A partnership between the Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation (PCDIC) and the Phoenix IDA to award grants to nonprofits…
More than US $10,000
THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Abell Foundation Inc. Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Abell…
$50,000 - $300,000
South Carolina Association for · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Economic Development (CED) Fund Program Created: 2000 (SC General Assembly via SC Community Economic Development Act) Overview: The CED grant program supports certified community…
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Kessler Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Community Employment Grants Empowering Career Growth for People with Disabilities The Foundation’s Community Employment Grants provide critical funding to organizations that support, train,…
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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