Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 2,702 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.
Ability Central Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ability Central Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary Ability Central Grants has provided over $14.3 million to 122…
ABNY Foundation General Grants 2026 Funder: ABNY Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Five boroughs of New York City Funding Priority Areas: The ABNY Foundation provides grants in two priority areas:…
ABNY Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Abny Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The ABNY Foundation Grants aim to enhance economic opportunity…
ABSC Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $15,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation…
Overview _NOTE: If you have not received funding from Travelers in the past but believe your organization qualifies for funding according to our guidelines, please send an inquiry email to the…
ACAP Scholarship Program Funder: Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), supported by Altruista Health Award Amount: $5,000 (one scholarship annually) Established: 2011 Geographic Scope:…
Accelerate Entrepreneur Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitacs Amount: C $15,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants should first connect with their local Mitacs Advisor to…
Overview Accelerating Innovative + Equitable Workforce Pathways Grant Blue Grass Community Foundation, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, is offering a second round of a two-round…
ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation) Funder: New York State Education Department Geographic Scope: New York State Overview: Applicants who are…
Access to Jobs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens Affairs Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Access to Jobs…
Overview _NOTE: The CEG application will go live on April 25th on the eCivis platform, closing on May 25th. _ Community Enrichment Grant History The Community Enrichment Grant (CEG) funding was…
Achelis and Bodman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Achelis and Bodman Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Achelis and Bodman Foundation, established in 2015, focuses on…
ACPR-Guayacán Fellowship Administered by: Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc (FCPR) Partner Organizations: - Asociación de Constructores de Puerto Rico (ACPR) - Grupo Guayacán, Inc. (GGI) - Babson…
ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2025 Summary The ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant supports partnership building at…
Activate BRIDGE Japan Program Program Type: Nine-month entrepreneurial training curriculum for early-stage deep-tech founders Duration: 9 months per cohort Geographic Scope: Japan (based in Tokyo and…
Activate BRIDGE Louisiana Program Program Type: Scalable entrepreneurial training program for scientists and engineers Duration: Multi-year program Geographic Scope: Louisiana Partners: FUEL…
Activate Fellowship (US) Program Type: Two-year entrepreneurial fellowship for hard-tech founders Geographic Scope: United States (communities in Berkeley, Boston, New York, Houston, and Anywhere)…
Acute Care Training Program Funder: Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (via Iroquois Healthcare Association) Status: Active - Program renewed and expanded (started January 2021, extended through 2022)…
Adam Liepinis Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships are available to…
Adas Family Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Cambridge High School graduates, Cambridge, Wisconsin Eligibility: - Graduating seniors from Cambridge High School - Must enroll in a…
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.