Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

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Workforce Connections Program Fillmore County Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
One & All Program Lansing Economic Area Partnership · Foundation Not published · $3K LEAP's longest-running entrepreneurial support initiative that provides intensive 2-month training for aspiring business owners from all walks of life across the Lansing tri-county region (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties).	Not published	$3K
TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A unique scholarship program that links education, compensation, and commitment to improve the quality of early care and educational experiences for young children and families.	Not published	Varies
SkillBridge Program (Service Members) Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Draper partners with the DoD SkillBridge program to offer full-time internships to active service members transitioning from military to civilian life.	Rolling	Varies
Special Initiative Grants The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator	Not published	$100K – $250K
Bucks County Foundation: Impact Bucks Grant Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Bucks County Foundation's Impact Bucks Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by supporting nonprofits focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for socially and economically disadvantaged populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
Community Restoration Grant Forterra NW · Foundation Not published · Varies Based on awarded examples, grants support:	Not published	Varies
Missouri State Board of Nursing Grant Texas County Technical Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies BTC received grant funding from MSBN to address the nursing shortage in Bolivar and surrounding communities. The grant funded three major initiatives focused on growing the local healthcare workforce.	Not published	Varies
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for non-public assistance SNAP recipients to become economically self-sufficient through employment and employment retention, job skills and job training programs and services	Not published	Varies
MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day - Year of Women in Manufacturing Scholarship New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K Scholarship established by NJMEP CEO John Kennedy to support women in manufacturing pursuing higher education to advance their manufacturing careers and leadership potential.	Not published	$5K
ARISE Grants Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $10M The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states.	Not published	Up to $10M
NKY Funders' Grants Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky · Foundation Not published · $110K An ongoing collaborative program that convenes multiple foundations and funders around mini-grant competitions for nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties). Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky	Not published	$110K
Job Fair Grant NECA-IBEW National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hendricks Family Foundation - Capital Grant Hendricks Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Hendricks Family Foundation offers capital grants exceeding $100,000 aimed at fostering local impact in Beloit, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas.	Not published	$100K
Global Innovation Challenge Citi Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations must first register and confirm they meet the_ _eligibility requirements to gain access to the Citi Foundation's grantmaking portal. Eligible_ _applicants will receive access to the portal within three business days.	Not published	Varies
AMC Leaders Scholarship ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMC Leaders Scholarship supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable CT Fellowship Program Grant Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Sustainable CT Fellowship Program offers students the opportunity to engage in sustainability initiatives across Connecticut's municipalities.	Not published	Up to $9K
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership development.	Not published	$10K
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Supplemental School Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.9M The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Supplemental School Grant FY26 aims to support Maryland local education agencies (LEAs) in providing wrap-around services to economically disadvantaged students.	Not published	Up to $1.9M
Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Pikes Peak State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Scholarship recipients must enroll in High Priority Pathways (HPP) in eight designated industries with workforce shortages: Pikes Peak State College is uniquely positioned to support Opportunity Next students as PPSC offers degrees and…	Not published	Up to $2K
Manufacturing Education Grants- Post Secondary Scholarship Programs Gene Haas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Gene Haas Foundation offers Manufacturing Education Grants to empower students in technical career pathways through CNC education. These scholarships support public and private nonprofit schools, enhancing skills in CNC technology.	Not published	Up to $2K
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 Grant California Workforce Development Board · Foundation Not published · $200K – $400K The Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 (HIRE 2.0) grant program, funded by the California Workforce Development Board, offers approximately $9.5 million to support employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals.	Not published	$200K – $400K
Sandbulte Family Higher Education Endowment Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $6K The Sandbulte Family Higher Education Endowment Fund, supported by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, aims to bridge the Opportunity Gap through innovative proposals in science, engineering, and business education.	Not published	$5K – $6K
Employer Training Grants Heartland Workforce Investment Board Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CareerSource Heartland offers training grants for employers to support workforce development and training opportunities.	Not published	Varies

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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