Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state 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.
Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $90,250 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Overview Community…
Community Investment Fund - Greenlee County (AZ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Investment Fund- Climax Area- Colorado & Henderson- Colorado Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026…
Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Community…
Community Library Adult Literacy & Career Pathway Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025…
Community Medicine and Paramedicine Pilot Programs Funding Partner: Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (via The Home Care Association of New York State and Iroquois Healthcare Association…
Community Microgrants Funder: The Hear Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA) Overview: The Hear Foundation awards community microgrants to support programs that build peace and safety through positive…
Community Outreach Steering Committee Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Memorial Hospital Of Menomonee Falls Inc Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Community Outreach Steering Committee…
Community Planning and Capacity Building (Planning) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Air Resources Board Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Bancorp Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to…
Community Progress Makers Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Citi Foundation Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Community Progress Makers Fund, an initiative by the…
Community Restoration Grant Funder: Forterra NW Geographic Scope: Washington State (Puget Sound region and surrounding areas) Focus Areas: - Youth-centered environmental restoration and stewardship -…
Community Services Block Grant Through annual awards to designated Community Action Agencies, CSBG funds alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Maryland by addressing the needs of…
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Overview: Community Action of Southern Kentucky accepts applications each spring for annual CSBG Scholarships. There are $1,000 scholarships…
Community Ties Giving Program: Annual Local Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Union Pacific Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Community Ties Giving…
Overview _NOTE: Timeline Information_ * _July 10 \- 'pre-proposal' deadline above - County Managers may submit initial project worksheets for review and feedback. Golden LEAF will schedule meetings…
Community-Led Momentum Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Community-Led Momentum Grants,…
Communityworks Endowment Fund Purpose: To advance workforce development, childcare, and early childhood education. Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government - Must advance…
Communityworks Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Note: A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to the…
Communityworks Grant Competition Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Communityworks Grant…
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.