Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 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.
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Community First® Developer Program Funder: Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, delivered through Forward Community Investments as member bank sponsor Overview: The Community First® Developer Program…
Community Forestry Grants Program: Workforce Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Community Forestry Grants…
Community Fund Grants Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Sioux Falls area and surrounding regions (South Dakota) Program Overview: The Community Fund provides grants to…
Community Fund Grants (Miami County Community Foundation) Award Amount: Varies; examples from 2017 range from $1,000 to $10,000 Geographic Scope: Miami County, Indiana Focus Areas: Multiple…
Community Giving / Sponsorship Program Funder: Care New England Health System Geographic Scope: Rhode Island-based organizations only Status: Ongoing funding opportunity Mission Alignment & Focus…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health LLC Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
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.