Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal 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.
Executive Training Center Status: Future program (in development) Overview: The executive training center will select an annual cohort of people working in the live events industry that are…
Exelon Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Exelon Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Exelon Community Grants Program aims to support nonprofit organizations and…
Experience and Exchange Grants Organization: International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) Description: The Experience and Exchange (E&E) program enables visits and knowledge…
Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Experiential Education…
Expert Fellowship Program Purpose: GridLab provides funding, training, and advising to mid-career industry professionals who have recently (within the last 3 months) or are planning to imminently…
Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training…
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Exploratory Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Delaware Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The…
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Underutilization of Crop Insurance Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Delaware Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated:…
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program The U.S. Department of Transportationâs (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026…
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce The U.S. Department of Transportationâs (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026…
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Scholarship: Community College, Trade School, or University Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International Amount: Up to US…
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association: The John Grossheim Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last…
FACE of Kansas Scholarship for KHCA Administrator In Training (AIT) Program Funder: Foundation for Aging and Caring of Elders of Kansas Inc. (FACE of Kansas) Award Amount: $500 per scholarship…
FACE of Kansas Scholarship for KHCA/KCAL CNAs Wanting to Become CMAs Funder: Foundation for Aging and Caring of Elders of Kansas Inc. (FACE of Kansas) Award Amount: $500 per scholarship Geographic…
FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (MI) Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fremont Area Community Foundation's…
FACTS Impact Fund Overview: A donor-advised fund administered by Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley focused on funding organizations working to overcome systemic issues. Funding Focus: -…
Fairfield County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fairfield County Foundation Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Fairfield County Foundation Grant supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits…
Fall Grant Cycle: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The J W & H M Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Amount: US $8,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The J W & H M Goodman…
FAMA Grant Fund Funder: Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) Program Type: Educational Grant Fund for Fire Science and Engineering Students Geographic Scope: United States and Canada…
Families First Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Department of Human Services Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Families First Community Grants, administered by the Tennessee…
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.