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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EQUITABLE BANK CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support…

THE BRONX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Equity and Justice Fund - Asylum Seeker Support Grant Funder: The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) - Equity and Justice Fund Announcement Date: November 20, 2024 Geographic Scope: The Bronx, NY…

PHILANTHROFUND FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Equity Fund Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area of Minnesota; serves Upper Midwest including Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Support for LGBTQ+…

UNITED WAY OF RACINE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equity Innovation Fund Geographic Scope: Racine County, WI Funder: United Way of Racine County, with initial support from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and additional funding from Racine County via…

UNITED WAY OF RACINE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Equity Through Technology Fund Geographic Scope: Racine County, WI Funder: United Way of Racine County in collaboration with Microsoft Launch Date: December 1, 2023 (second round of applications…

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants (MA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $1,200,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The…

ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ernst & Young Workforce Development Fund Status: Active collaboration established in 2025 Geographic Scope: South Side of Chicago, with focus on Greater Grand Crossing and surrounding South Side…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

ESC Perkins Statewide Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The ESC Perkins Statewide Initiative Grant,…

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL OF SUPERIOR · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Essentia Health Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…

GRACEVILLE HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Essentia Health Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has more than 20 years of history investing in communities…

BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Etsy Uplift Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Org Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Etsy Uplift Fund, managed by Brooklyn Org, supports nonprofits that eliminate barriers to…

Evergy, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Evergy Community Impact Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Evergy, Inc. Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary Evergy Community Investment focuses on enhancing community vitality and environmental…

EVERYTHING'S POSSIBLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Everything's Possible Foundation Grant Program Funder: Everything's Possible Foundation Inc (Wisconsin, US) Website: everythingspossible.foundation Funding Focus Areas The foundation considers…

Criminal Justice Grants · Rolling / Open State

Funding to local jails to implement evidence-based programming for inmates to improve access to knowledge, skills, and resources for successful re-entry, reduce recidivism rates, and increase…

EVOLVE HOUSTON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Evolve Houston Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants offer vital funding to…

THE AHLA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Executive Leadership Academy Overview: Immersive executive leadership training program for C-suite and executive hospitality industry leaders. Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Executive…

NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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