Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program, managed by GRID Alternatives, aims to empower tribal communities by providing up to $200,000 in funding for solar installations.	Not published	Up to $200K
Ag Leadership Grant CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CHS Foundation's Ag Leadership Grant aims to enhance agricultural leadership and cooperative education.	Not published	Varies
MutualOne Charitable Foundation Grant MutualOne Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The MutualOne Charitable Foundation, established in 1998, focuses on promoting charitable, educational, and civic purposes within its market area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Destination Humboldt Initiative Redwood Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Attracting the best and brightest clinicians and addressing the urgent need for better access to care. Tackling the physician shortage through philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Career & Technical Education Scholarship Grant County Community Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Available to seniors from Ulysses High School planning to pursue technical or vocational education.	Not published	Varies
West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund, established at the West Bend Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of residents in the greater West Bend area.	Not published	Varies
NBA Foundation Grants National Basketball Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · More than US $25,000 The NBA Foundation Grants aim to empower Black youth by providing economic opportunities through skills training, mentorship, and career advancement programs.	Not published	More than US $25,000
Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union 474 Wharf · Foundation Not published · $5M A $5 million state grant from the Green Jobs Council to support innovative approaches to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive green workforce in New Jersey.	Not published	$5M
SPC Cares Community Impact Funding Grant The SPC Cares Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The SPC Cares Foundation was established in 2024 as a way for SPC Credit Union to strategically support four key development issues identified within our community: Hunger, Housing, Employment, & Education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Internship Grants Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging · Foundation Not published · $6K – $48K LeadingAge PA is committed to increasing student awareness of diverse career opportunities in the aging services sector.	Not published	$6K – $48K
Workforce Training Scholarship Grant Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.	Not published	Varies
PRECorp Apprentice Lineman Scholarship Powder River Energy Corporationfoundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To encourage, promote, and educate line workers for enduring and rewarding careers.	Not published	Varies
Citizens Grants: Workforce Development Citizens Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Citizens Charitable Foundation offers grants focused on Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment. Organizations applying must be IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in specific states.	Not published	Varies
Career Online High School Grants California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career Online High School Grants enable California libraries to offer online high school diploma programs and career certificates to adults 19 and older who lack a high school diploma.	Not published	Varies
Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship Program Unity Health Care Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship at Unity Health Care offers a unique opportunity to extend clinical social work experience with hands-on training supporting behavioral health needs of: The fellowship is housed within the…	Not published	Varies
Securian Foundation Grants Securian Financial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Securian Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through financial stability, youth education, and vibrant communities.	Not published	Varies
Con Edison Community Partnerships Grant Con Edison · Foundation Not published · Varies Con Edison is committed to fostering a clean and equitable energy future by supporting community-based organizations in New York City and Westchester.	Not published	Varies
Kimball Foundation Grant Program The Kimball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training, cultural enrichment, and environmental education for low-income residents in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $292K Create or retain jobs in rural areas through development of new rural cooperatives, value-added processing and marketing businesses. Support producers in forming cooperatives and adding value to agricultural products.	Not published	$292K
Innovation in Career Services Grants Strada Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K In partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Strada awarded eight Innovation in Career Services grants to postsecondary…	Not published	$300K
Annual Grant Cycle Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Up to $700K	Not published	Up to $700K
LEAD Internship Program The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD connects college students to paid, 10-week summer placements at foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven companies across Chicagoland.	Not published	Varies
OPRFCF Community Grants Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote a community of safety and belonging and positive health across west Cook County.	Not published	Varies
KACF: Community Grants (NY/NJ) Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) offers Community Grants to support organizations in New York and New Jersey addressing economic security for low-income Korean and Asian Americans.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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