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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State of New Jersey Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Worker CHW Hub NOFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Approximately US $415,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Community Health…

State of New Jersey Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Worker CHW Hub RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $498,500 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Potential…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BLOOMINGTON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Funding Initiative Geographic Scope: Monroe County, Indiana Overview: A competitive granting program co-funded by Smithville Charitable Foundation designed to fuel innovative ideas…

NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant - The Hignell Companies Foundation Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Community…

Minimum $5,000; not to exceed 20% of applicant's program services expenses
UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Northeast Georgia Inc Geographic Scope: 12-county service area: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee,…

UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW YORKINC · August 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Northern New York Geographic Scope: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, New York Program Description: United Way of Northern New York invests in…

Texas Capital Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Capital Foundation Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Community Impact Grants, offered by the Texas Capital Bank Foundation, are aimed at…

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Our review committee will evaluate all Initial Applications (see pre-proposal deadline) and recommend a select number to be invited to the Full Proposal stage._ United Way of…

$1,021,000 total distributed across 70 programs
UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants (FY26) Funder: United Way of Will County Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois Program Overview: United Way of Will County awards annual Community Impact Grants to nonprofit…

FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Investment Fund - Ft. Madison (IA) Freeport-McMoRan's group-wide guiding philosophy for its community development activities is Transforming Tomorrow Together. This philosophy…

FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Community…

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

IROQUOIS HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

$200,000 (2023 cycle)
THE HEAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

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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