Empower Youth Employment Training Program Funder: Workforce Investment Network – LWIA 13 Award Amount: $754,825 Status: Seedco received this grant on May 20, 2015 Program Duration: Two years…
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.
Empowering Youth Program Overview: Partnership-based workforce development program recruiting young adults (Opportunity Youth ages 16-24) for entry-level hotel positions through community-based…
EMS Case Report Grant Program Funder: Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania (preferred); all prehospital clinicians eligible Focus Areas: -…
EMS Leadership Academy 2026 Program Type: Leadership training program for rural EMS professionals Duration: 40 hours, immersive training Dates: June 15–19, 2026 Geographic Scope: Rural Michigan…
EMS Workforce Grant Scholarship Program Program Type: Workforce development and training scholarship Status: Established in early 2023 through grant funding from Michigan Department of Health and…
EMT Scholarship Program Overview: Medic One Foundation's EMT Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with North Seattle College, helps remove financial barriers for individuals interested in…
EMT/Paramedic, CNA or CMA to RN/RN-BSN Scholarship Award Amount: Not specified Eligibility: - Currently Certified EMTs, Paramedics, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), or Certified Medical Assistants…
Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Community-Based…
Encantado Foundation Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant…
Endowment for the Future Grants Funder: United Way of Iredell County Geographic Scope: Iredell County, NC Overview: The Endowment for the Future is an annual grant program that awards substantial…
Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: September…
Enloe Employee Advancement Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Health Education Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview About the North Valley Health Education…
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entergy Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting…
Overview _NOTE: Interested and eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the Patterson Family Foundation Grants Portal starting April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Noon) CST. LOI…
EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Status: Competitive grant awarded May 2024; termination attempted March 2025 (organization…
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science…
EPSCoR RII Research Fellows Limited Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Sea Grant Amount: Up to US $3,000,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview EPSCoR RII Research Fellows…
Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program Funder: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey Overview: A grant program aimed at providing opportunities for women and minority…
Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant - Supportive Resources for Childcare (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Industrial Relations Amount: US $200,000 -…
Equestrian Grant Program Funder: Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Inc (TRHC) Program Overview: TRHC supports local equestrians with grants to cover higher-level, specific training and showing pursuits. The…
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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