Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

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Ecolab Hospitality Scholarship Program The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K Academic and professional scholarship program for hospitality students and current hotel employees.	Not published	$500K
Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $19.4M The Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program aims to create a sustainable teacher pipeline by recruiting local school employees to become licensed teachers.	Not published	Up to $19.4M
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Apple Valley Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) was created in July 2003 with the merger of the former Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic…	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX) Texas Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $1M The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity.	Not published	$1M
G3 Tuition Assistance Program Jsargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead) is a tuition assistance program for Virginia residents who qualify for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. Students may pay little to no tuition.	Not published	Varies
New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program: Incubator Grants New Hampshire Housing · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program offers Incubator Grants to support organizations focused on workforce housing education and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $50K
Clowes Fund: New England - Massachusetts Grant The Clowes Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Clowes Fund focuses on supporting socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals in New England, particularly in Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $150K
Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program (CTPE) Workforce Development · State Not published · $100M	Not published	$100M
LEAD: BUILD Health Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Development) is FFL's community training program that equips Louisiana residents with tools to steer local and regional decision-making processes.	Not published	Varies
Wells Fargo Community Giving Wells Fargo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation collaborate with a wide range of nonprofit organizations that align with our strategic funding priorities.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Innovis Health LLC · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP Job Placement/SNAP to Success Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $410K – $430K The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP Job Placement/SNAP to Success by the Illinois Department of Human Services aims to empower low-income individuals by providing access to food and essential employment training services.	Not published	$410K – $430K
National Dislocated Worker Grants Workforce West Virginia · State Not published · Varies National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded to the state of West Virginia episodically as FEMA declares a disaster..	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Leaders and Scholars (CLS) Program Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An 8-month professional development program designed to deepen and broaden knowledge of cooperatives and the cooperative business model's role in meeting economic and social needs of communities.	Not published	Varies
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support nonprofits addressing disaster-related needs in Dallas.	Not published	$25K
Executive Leadership Academy The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Immersive executive leadership training program for C-suite and executive hospitality industry leaders.	Not published	Varies
Advanced Manufacturing Grant Illinois Community College Board · Foundation Not published · $100K – $750K The Illinois Community College Board is offering the FY2026 Advanced Manufacturing Grant with approximately $4.5 million in funds.	Not published	$100K – $750K
Virginia Ready Initiative Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County At The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, we make it easy to give back to the community we all love through comprehensive and trusted charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
Pennsylvania State Grant Program - Workforce Development Animal Care and Control Team · Foundation Not published · $330K This grant supports animal care and control organizations in workforce development efforts and creating more efficient operational systems.	Not published	$330K
Pinal 40 Scholarship Program Pinal 40 Inc · Foundation Not published · From $2K Pinal 40 has raised over $500,000 in scholarships.	Not published	From $2K
Dividends Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DDEI) Grant Program National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nareit Foundation launched a new grant program to support organizations addressing gaps and barriers faced by underserved or underrepresented businesses, professionals, and students.	Not published	Varies
Norfolk Southern Trades on Track SkillPointe Scholarship Grant Norfolk Southern Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Norfolk Southern Trades on Track SkillPointe Scholarship offers $5,000 scholarships for students pursuing trades education related to the rail industry.	Not published	$5K
Larimer County Workforce Innovation Grant Partnership for Age Friendly Commununities in Lari · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kansas Career Pathway Mini-Grant Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K One of the primary outcomes of The Career Pathway (CP) initiative is to engage institutions, organizations and community partners to address the challenges of recruitment for and retention of the early childhood care and education (ECCE)…	Not published	Up to $10K

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About 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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