Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
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…
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…
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…
Core Grants Funder: Iowa Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa (statewide) Focus Areas: Programs addressing six identified barriers to women and girls' economic self-sufficiency: - Employment -…
Core Research Grants - Future of Work Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Sage Foundation Last Updated: July 27, 2025 Summary The Future of Work program by the Russell Sage Foundation investigates the…
CORI Innovation Fund Status: Active investment fund Overview: The CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) is a qualified opportunity zone fund established to invest in growth businesses across rural America. The…
Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Corporation…
Council 2 Continuing Education Scholarships Funder: Washington State Council of County and City Employees (Council 2/WSCCCE) Geographic Scope: Washington State and Idaho Overview: Council 2 offers…
Council Foundation Scholarship Program Funder: The Council Foundation (501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization) Purpose: Support future insurance leaders with scholarships for standout…
County Medical Services Program Loan Repayment Program (CMSPLRP) 2026 Application Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and…
Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative) Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Grant opportunities available after January 2026 Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…
COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grant Status: COVID-19 emergency relief program (active as of May 2020) Geographic Scope: CareerSource Research Coast service area (Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie…
COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund Program Name: COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund Overview: Launched in April 2020 by Nantahala Health Foundation to match charitable donations dollar for dollar (up to…
Covista Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adtalem Global Education Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Adtalem Global Education Foundation, established in 2010, is dedicated…
Create Healthy Adult Learner Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Gillespie County, Blanco County, Llano County, Mason County, or the town of Comfort, TX Focus Area: Healthcare education for…
Create Healthy Adult Learner Scholarships Program Overview Create Healthy awards scholarships to working adults who want to change careers or advance in their existing healthcare careers. This…
CrossHarbor Capital Partners Culinary Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The CrossHarbor Capital Partners Culinary Arts…
Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is requesting proposals from technical assistance providers to help CRP-funded reentry organizations become Medicaid-billable providers. This investment aims to…
CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) Success Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $451,468 - US…
CSX Charitable Investments- Pride in Service Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Csx Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary CSX Charitable Investments offers the…
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.