Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 2,646 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Federal	Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information	Employment and Training Administration	December 31, 2026	$15M – $1B
Federal	Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program	National Institute of Food and Agriculture	December 31, 2026	$15M – $250M
Federal	Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development	National Institute of Food and Agriculture	December 31, 2026	$1M – $65M
Foundation	Seed Project Foundation General Grants	Harvest Seed Project Foundation	December 31, 2026	Varies
State	Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program - Education and Workforce Development	Department of Agriculture	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Delta College Scholarship	Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers'	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Master Class Grant	Spruce Root Inc	January 9, 2027	Up to $5K
Foundation	Trade School Scholarship	Tempe Diablos Charities Inc	January 11, 2027	$2K
Foundation	Community Conservation Program	Virginia Environmental Endowment	January 15, 2027	From $50K
Federal	Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)	U.S. National Science Foundation	January 21, 2027	Up to $100M
Federal	Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)	National Institutes of Health	January 25, 2027	Varies
Federal	Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)	National Institutes of Health	January 25, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Career-Technical Scholarship	South Central Power Company Foundation	January 30, 2027	$1K
Foundation	Baer Reintegration Scholarship	The Center for Reintegration	January 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	ATU International Scholarship	Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241	January 31, 2027	$2K – $5K
Foundation	New Futures Scholars Program	New Futures	January 31, 2027	Up to $8K
Foundation	GHMCEF Workforce Bound Scholarship	Grandview Heights Marble Cliff	February 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Jeffrey D. Ralston Memorial Scholarship	Nassco Inc	February 1, 2027	$2K
Foundation	Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts)	Hudson Headwaters Health Network	February 4, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Upstream Fund (Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts)	Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation Inc	February 4, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Spirit of Construction Foundation Of	February 13, 2027	Varies
Foundation	ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Construction Education Scholarship	Associated Builders & Contractors Inc	February 13, 2027	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Grant Application	Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation	February 19, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Partnership Program Funding Grant	United Way of Cumberland County Inc	February 27, 2027	Varies

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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.

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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