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.

2,734 grants
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Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CITI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

National Institute of Corrections · May 4, 2026 Federal

Community Reentry Settings Initiative The release decision-making process is crucial to the criminal justice system and should be intentional and deliberate. Reentry decisions should consider factors…

FORTERRA NW · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 ACTION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Communityworks Endowment Fund Purpose: To advance workforce development, childcare, and early childhood education. Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government - Must advance…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies (examples: $2,500 - $20,000 per organization)
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Competitive Grants Program Organization: United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) Geographic Scope: 10-parish region of Northwest Louisiana including Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Bienville, Claiborne,…

Up to US $30,000
CON ALMA HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CON ALMA HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

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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