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
Federal/ State/ Foundation
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Pennsylvania Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Basic Education Direct Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Education Last Updated: July 24, 2023 Summary The Adult Basic Education Direct Services program aims to…

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · December 31, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Adult Careers Scholarship Geographic Scope: Putnam County, Indiana Program Description: This scholarship is designed to reduce the financial barriers for adults seeking to further their careers…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult College Completion Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Adult College Completion Fund, established in 2014 by the Maine…

MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Program Funder: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Overview: The Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program is funded by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission and…

NH Dept of Education · Rolling / Open State

Adult Education & Literacy Redistribution Grant The Office of Adult Education in the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), Bureau of Career Development, is seeking applications from…

Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $50,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Adult Education and…

California Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Education Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Amount: Up to US $4,400,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The California Department…

Connecticut State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Education State Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut State Department of Education Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Connecticut State Department of Education offers Adult…

MONTGOMERY COALITION FOR ADULT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adult ESOL Program Grant Funder: Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Maryland Purpose: Maintain, expand, and improve the delivery of adult…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Full-Year Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Adult Full-Year Scholarship, provided by the Community…

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION · April 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Adult Learners Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: Education; support for adult learners pursuing certificates or degrees Eligibility - Age 25 or…

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adult Learners Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Award Amount: $3,000 - $5,000 per recipient (30 adults awarded $96,000 total in 2024) Focus Areas: Supporting…

Up to US $137,932
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adult Paid Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $137,932 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Adult Paid Internship…

US $100,000 - US $750,000
Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advanced Manufacturing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $100,000 - US $750,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Illinois Community College Board is…

North Valley Health Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advanced Practice & Medical School Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Health Education Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview About the North Valley Health…

EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Advanced Skills Scholarship Funder: Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Inc (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Georgia, United States Focus Areas: Professional development and continuing education outside…

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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