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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Arkansas Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Arkansas Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Arkansas Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AGC Oregon Columbia Chapter Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NH Dept of Education · Rolling / Open State

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…

THE CURTIS FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Customized Training Overview: Employee customized training and development program providing reimbursement grants to strengthen or upgrade the skills of business employees. Purpose - Develop and…

Free training courses
Communication Workers of America 1040 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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.…

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Full tuition, books, fees, stipend, and laptop
GRIFFISS INSTITUTE INC · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

D.C. Everest Alumni Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The D.C. Everest Alumni Scholarship aims to…

HUDSON VALLEY AGRI-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dairy Funding Accelerator Program (DFA) Purpose: Specialized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training program for small-herd dairy farmers to expand operations through access to capital Eligible…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dake Community Manufacturing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships Grand Haven Area Community…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dalton & Betty Jones Scholarship for Vo-Tech Study Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Dalton & Betty…

THE DANIEL FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ * _[Health Grants]()_ * _[Education & Youth Grants]()_ * _[Arts, Culture…

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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