Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Electrical Lineworker Scholarships Funder: Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Students enrolled in electric lineworker programs at: - Bismarck State College…
Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant-Competitive NGO Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary…
Elevating High-Quality Work-Based Learning Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary Overview…
Elmer Alberston Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Elmer Alberston Scholarship Fund, established by…
Overview The Emberg Charitable Trust was established under the Kermit Charles Emberg Revocable Trust Agreement dated March 8, 2017. The trust provides grants for the benefit of education throughout…
Overview (e)NVEST Community Grant The Embraer Foundation is excited to announce its local grant program, (e)NVEST Community Grants, is accepting applications. Programs, projects and initiatives that…
Emergency Medical Training Grant – FY26 and FY27 – State Funds Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Emergency Medical Training Grant for…
Emerging Erie Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Emerging Erie Fund, established by The Erie Community Foundation,…
Emerging Leader Grants Overview: Emerging Leader Grants are offered by We Raise Foundation for emerging leaders in Christian nonprofit organizations. Geographic Scope: United States (foundation is…
Emma G. Harris Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emma G. Harris Foundation Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Emma G. Harris Foundation Grant supports established vocational and job…
eMobility Grants Funder: Evolve Houston Geographic Scope: Houston, TX and underserved neighborhoods Overview: Evolve Houston's eMobility Grants provide funding to help community leaders, nonprofits,…
Employee Application - Staff Development Grant Funder: Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation Overview: The Foundation annually awards grants to current Beartooth employees enrolled in or seeking to…
Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc Overview: Grant program supporting partnerships that meet regional workforce needs, boost employment and…
Employer Career Pathways Initiative Funder: Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) Amount: $8,723 Status: Awarded December 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus Areas: - Create comprehensive…
Available to Idaho employers who are increasing their current workforce and/or retraining existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion…
Employer Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Employer Training Grant (ETG) by the…
Employer Training Grant - Early Childhood Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Employer…
Employer Training Grants Funder: CareerSource Heartland (Heartland Workforce Investment Board) Geographic Scope: Florida (Heartland region - DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties)…
Employers Working with Persons with Developmental Disabilities Grant Program Funder: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), promoted by Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Purpose: Provides…
Employment and Training Pathways Program Grant – PY 25-26 Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Employment Development Department Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025…
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.