Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
CT Youth Employment Program Overview: A short-term summer work experience program for eligible youth aged 14-24 years old in the Eastern Connecticut region. Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut,…
Overview Eager to Learn Program Our Eager to Learn program was created to provide college test prep assistance to all learners and, in 2022, was expanded to promote education about and access to…
CTE Ambassador Grants Request for Applications The OCTE in the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), Bureau of Career Development, is seeking applications from NH local education agencies…
CTE Grant: Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The CTE Grant: Innovation Grants, offered by the Arkansas Department of…
CTE Grant: Modernization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Career and…
CTE Grant: Non-Traditional Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The CTE Grant for Non-Traditional Grants supports Perkins V Programs of…
CTE Grant: State Start Up Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The CTE Grant: State Start-Up Grants, provided by the Arkansas…
CTE Revitalization Grant Program Funder: Oregon Department of Education Background: Established through House Bill 3362, which was unanimously approved by both the Oregon House and Senate during the…
CTE Revitalization Grant Program Funder: Oregon Department of Education (established via HB 3362 passed during 2011 Legislative Session) Geographic Scope: Oregon Background: AGC Oregon-Columbia…
CTE Transportation Grants In June 2023, the New Hampshire legislature appropriated $4 million for the 2024-2025 biennium to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), to develop a career and…
CTUF and HIRE360 Candidate Tutor Support Program for Trade Apprentices Purpose: Provide 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions with highly qualified content specialists to help HIRE360 trade…
Curtis Credential of Value (CoV) Scholarship Program Status: Active and ongoing Geographic Scope: Vermont Focus Areas: Short-term, career-focused training programs leading to industry-recognized…
Customized Training Overview: Employee customized training and development program providing reimbursement grants to strengthen or upgrade the skills of business employees. Purpose - Develop and…
CWA/NETT Training Program Overview: Special training program providing free courses for CWA members in telecommunications/communications who work for companies without prepaid training benefits.…
Cyber as a Service Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Cyber as a Service Grant Program, under the…
Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Funder: U.S. Department of Defense, created through Senator Gillibrand's work on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Partnered with eligible institutions including…
CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)…
CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) Award Amount: $25,000 per year as an undergraduate Program Focus: Cybersecurity and information technology careers supporting federal, state, local, and…
Cybersecurity Traineeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Amount: Up to US $19,200 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Cybersecurity Traineeship, in collaboration with…
Overview CZI Community Fund The CZI Community Fund supports non-profit organizations across San Mateo County that are increasing access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being — like…
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.