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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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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 PLAN OF MICHIGAN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $50,000 - US $300,000
Delta Regional Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

IMPACT ON EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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,…

$50,000 endowments per institution
DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dental Hygienist Scholarships Funder: Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Scholarship Type: Endowed scholarships created at four Virginia institutions Participating Institutions: 1. Old Dominion…

$15,000 - $125,000 over five years, plus up to $5,000 annual bonus
DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

$15,000 - $125,000 over five years, plus up to $5,000 annual bonus
DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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 Foundation · August 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

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…

Human Services Department · Rolling / Open State

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…

Labor and Industry Department · Rolling / Open State

Department of Labor and Industry - Grants Grants provide the seed money to train people for new careers or to advance labor-enhancing programs. The Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) grants…

Washington Headquarters Services · January 22, 2030 Federal

Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.…

$7,500 - $15,000 (plus $8,500 bonus for 2-year grant cycle participants)
DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation Grants to Nonprofits Funder: Desert Financial Foundation / Desert Financial Credit Union Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Award Amount: $7,500 - $15,000 per…

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation Nonprofit Grants Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: - Education - Youth development - Workforce development - Early childhood…

REDWOOD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Destination Humboldt Initiative Purpose: Attracting the best and brightest clinicians and addressing the urgent need for better access to care. Tackling the physician shortage through philanthropy.…

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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