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.
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…
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.…
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 Nonprofit Grants Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: - Education - Youth development - Workforce development - Early childhood…
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.…
DevDays Overview: A 12-week quarterly innovation competition for Louisiana's engineering, computer science, and business students. Working in teams, participants tackle real challenges sourced from…
Develop the Developer Academy (DTDA) Overview: Training and capacity-building program for aspiring real estate developers. Participants gain access to tools and resources needed to build community…
DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Funder: DEWALT Funding Commitment: Part of a $30 million commitment over five years Purpose: Support nonprofit organizations providing greater accessibility and resources…
DEWALT Trades Scholarship (Canada) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SkillPointe Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The DEWALT Trades Scholarship, offered by the…
Diesel Technology Training Scholarships Funder: Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Nebraska (including Iowa Western Community College) Purpose: Support students pursuing diesel…
Digital Education Overview: GROW South Dakota offers FREE options to renew or expand your knowledge of the digital world. Program Details - Cost: Free - Format Options: - Multiple courses to fit a…
Digital Inclusion Fund sponsored by Google Fiber Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Digital…
Digital Instruction for Adult Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Illinois Community…
Digital Media Institute (DMII) Scholarship Program Funder: Digital Media Institute at InterTech (division of BRF); funded through anonymous grant and Best Buy Foundation Geographic Scope: North…
Digital Opportunity Grant for Utah Status: ACTIVE Funder: Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Broadband Center Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The…
Digital Skills Training Program Type: Community-based digital skills training (in-person and virtual) Overview: Connected Nation offers free digital skills training classes to communities and…
Digital Works Program Type: Scholarship-funded digital skills and career readiness training Overview: The Digital Works program delivers scholarship-funded, live, virtual digital skills and customer…
Dime Bank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dime Bank Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Dime Bank Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance community…
Discretionary Grantmaking Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites applications for…
District Grants - Rotary International District 5000 Geographic Scope: Hawaii (District 5000), with support for local and international projects Focus Areas: - Humanitarian projects, including…
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.