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.
Dekko Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Dekko Community Fund, established in 1992 by the Dekko Foundation, aims…
Dekko Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dekko Foundation Inc. Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Dekko Foundation Grant supports the development of children and young people from birth to…
Delaware North Culinary Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Delaware North Culinary Arts Scholarship, offered by Montana…
Dell Aspire Scholars Geographic Scope: India Focus Areas: University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods Overview: The Dell Aspire Scholars program provides support for Indian students transitioning from…
Dell Scholars Program Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods Overview: The Dell Scholars program provides comprehensive, individualized support to help…
Dell Young Leaders Geographic Scope: South Africa Focus Areas: University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods Overview: Since 2010, the Dell Young Leaders program has empowered over 2,000 South African…
Delta College Scholarship Funder: Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association (GLBMA) Geographic Scope: Students attending Delta College in Michigan Focus Areas: Manufacturing and skilled trades…
Delta Dental Foundation Loan Repayment Program Funder: Delta Dental Foundation (affiliate of Delta Dental MI, OH, and IN) Geographic Scope: Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana Overview: The Delta Dental…
Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Dental Institute Last Updated: May 11, 2025 Summary The Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund, launched in 2023, dedicates up to $1…
Delta Dental IL: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Delta Dental of Illinois…
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grants Program Mission: Advancing oral health equity across Colorado by partnering with communities to improve access to, benefit from, and increase the value…
SEDAP provides direct investments for basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Delta Region…
Delta Workforce Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Regional Authority Amount: US $50,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Delta Workforce Grant Program The Delta…
Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), Colorado Award Amount: $1,000 per student (renewable for up to two years,…
Dental Hygienist Scholarships Funder: Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Scholarship Type: Endowed scholarships created at four Virginia institutions Participating Institutions: 1. Old Dominion…
Dentist Loan Repayment For Service Program Funder: Delta Dental of South Dakota Foundation Geographic Scope: South Dakota Focus Areas: Loan repayment assistance for new dentists serving underserved…
Dentist Loan Repayment For Service Program Overview: Provides financial assistance for student loan repayment to new dentists who agree to serve a selected percentage of Medicaid-insured patients in…
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program Funder: Denver Broncos Foundation Geographic Scope: Colorado only Status: Active, accepting applications on quarterly basis Funding Priorities 1. Youth Health…
Department of Employment and Economic Development - Competitive Contract Opportunities DEED solicitation announcements of competitive grant and professional/technical (PT) services contract…
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may…
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.