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
Foundation
Updated daily
Varies by project (examples: $214,500, $241,000)
FORWARD COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

CARE NEW ENGLAND HEALTH SYSTEM · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Giving / Sponsorship Program Funder: Care New England Health System Geographic Scope: Rhode Island-based organizations only Status: Ongoing funding opportunity Mission Alignment & Focus…

FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

BRIDGES MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL INC · September 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Community Grant Program Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per grant Geographic Scope: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital service…

National Telecommunications Cooperative Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Geographic Scope: Rural communities across the United States Overview: The Foundation for Rural Service awards grants to rural…

SMDC MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Overview: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. They support projects and programs…

ST MARY'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Program Description: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…

Up to $100,000 annually (3-year grant)
KOREAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · August 29, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants for Economic Stability Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2025 Summary The Community Grants for Economic Stability aim to foster…

SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF · February 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation Outreach Committee Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana regions Focus Areas:…

Competitive wage (earn while you learn)
APCA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Worker (CHW) Apprenticeship Program Overview: APCA offers a structured, hands-on Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program providing a pathway to a rewarding healthcare career…

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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