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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ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Initiative Funder: Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) via Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Award Amount: $100,000 total grant Geographic Scope:…

Great Outdoors Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Constellation Fund · April 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Constellation Fund General Grant Program Funder: The Constellation Fund Website: constellationfund.org Geographic Scope: Seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,…

$18,000 total per year (approximately $1,000 per recipient)
KBE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

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…

FARMERS ELECTRIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Continuing Education Scholarship Funder: Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation (part of Farmers Electric Cooperative) Geographic Scope: Service area includes parts of eastern Dallas, Collin,…

Determined by committee; typically registration and fees
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Continuing Education Scholarships Funder: Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Geographic Scope: Blue Ridge Community College service area (Henderson County and Transylvania County,…

Determined by committee; typically registration and fees
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Continuing Education Scholarships Funder: BRCC Educational Foundation Geographic Scope: Henderson County and Transylvania County, North Carolina Grant Term: On-going; determinations made first Monday…

COOPERATIVE ENERGY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooperative Competes Funder: Cooperative Energy and its 11 Member distribution cooperatives Geographic Scope: Mississippi (55 counties served by Cooperative Energy's Member distribution cooperatives)…

$90,000 - $100,000
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Cooperative Education Fund Focus Areas: - Cooperative research - Sponsorship of cooperative education events and scholarships - Development of cooperative education materials and programs - Board and…

BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cooperative Internship Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $48,000 (recent grant for continued implementation) Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont Implementing…

COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cooperative Leaders and Scholars (CLS) Program Purpose: An 8-month professional development program designed to deepen and broaden knowledge of cooperatives and the cooperative business model's role…

Ralph K. Morris Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooperative Leadership Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ralph K. Morris Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $1,500 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Ralph K. Morris Foundation offers…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
GENUARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Core Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Genuardi Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Genuardi Family Foundation's Core Grant Program funds…

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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