Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 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.
Competitive Community Grant- Civic & Economic Opportunities- Spring Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary…
Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Competitive Community Grants…
Competitive Grants Program Organization: United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) Geographic Scope: 10-parish region of Northwest Louisiana including Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Bienville, Claiborne,…
Con Alma Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Con Alma Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Con Alma Annual Grant offers funding to nonprofits in New…
Overview Multi-Year Grant Priority Areas Con Alma Health Foundation’s Multi-Year grants support long-term systemic change to address health inequities, encompassing all social determinants of health.…
Con Edison Community Partnerships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Con Edison Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Con Edison is committed to fostering a clean and equitable energy future by supporting…
Con Edison Green Initiative Grant Funder: Con Edison Philanthropy / Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc. Status: Active grant program (WPTI received grant in October 2025) Geographic Scope: New York…
Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Initiative Funder: Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) via Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Award Amount: $100,000 total grant Geographic Scope:…
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Foster Youth Career Pathways Grant Funder: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Status: Active grant awarded January 16, 2025 Geographic Scope: New York City, NY Focus Areas: -…
Conservation Service Corps Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Conservation Service Corps Grants, funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, support…
Consolidated Adult Basic Skills (ABS) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development…
Constellation Quality Health Special Project Grants Funder: Constellation Quality Health (through Center of Innovation) Status: Discretionary grants to organizations aligned with Constellation's…
Construction Career Scholarships Overview: The KBE Foundation awards scholarships to graduating students from Connecticut Technical High Schools and other Connecticut students pursuing careers in the…
Continued Development Grant Purpose: Supports training, certification, or professional development for employees to enhance employee skills and professionalism and support long-term growth. Award: Up…
Continuing Education Scholarships Funder: BRCC Educational Foundation Geographic Scope: Henderson County and Transylvania County, North Carolina Grant Term: On-going; determinations made first Monday…
Continuing Education Scholarships Funder: Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Geographic Scope: Blue Ridge Community College service area (Henderson County and Transylvania County,…
Cooperative Competes Funder: Cooperative Energy and its 11 Member distribution cooperatives Geographic Scope: Mississippi (55 counties served by Cooperative Energy's Member distribution cooperatives)…
Cooperative Developer Professional Development Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cooperative Development Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview…
Cooperative Education Fund Focus Areas: - Cooperative research - Sponsorship of cooperative education events and scholarships - Development of cooperative education materials and programs - Board and…
Cooperative Internship Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $48,000 (recent grant for continued implementation) Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont Implementing…
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.