Last updated June 15, 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.
Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant by the McNeely…
Family Services Program - TOPS (Transition Out of Poverty Services) Program Type: Case management and financial empowerment program Geographic Scope: Sebastian and Crawford counties, AR Overview:…
Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families Amount: US…
Farm and Food Funding Accelerator (FFFA) Purpose: Intensive mentoring and training program for Hudson Valley farmers and food entrepreneurs seeking to scale business, gain access to capital, and…
Farm Apprentice Mentoring (FAM) Program Status: Active program. Currently in Cohort 11 as of 2026. Funder: Hawaii Farmers Union United (HFUU) and Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation (HFUF), a 501(c)(3)…
Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) Program Status: Currently paused due to federal funding freeze (as of January 27, 2025) Geographic Scope: Central Appalachia, Southwest Virginia region Overview:…
Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership (FUEL) Program Status: Active leadership development program Geographic Scope: Multi-state program involving Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and…
Farmington Bank Community Foundation - Cycle Two Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Farmington Bank Community Foundation Amount: US $8,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary Overview…
Fashion Impact Fund Overview: The Fashion Impact Fund is a program of PVBLIC Foundation dedicated to supporting fashion skills training programs led by women for women to achieve education,…
Fast Tracks to Success - SeVEDS Workforce Development Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $18,000 grant Geographic Scope: Windham Region, Vermont (all four high schools)…
Overview The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities. The Rural Vitality grant…
FEC Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundations of East Chicago Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Foundations of East Chicago provides annual program grants to support initiatives…
Federal funding administered through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supports statewide library initiatives including Tennessee Electronic Library and SHAREit catalog. Funds support…
Federal Work-Study Program Overview: A financial aid opportunity for students to work on campus while earning money to help pay for their education. The program is designed to enhance professional…
Federal Workforce Training Programs Funder: Alabama Hospital Association (references federal programs) Geographic Scope: Alabama Overview: AlaHA provides information and resources about federal…
Federated Challenge Scholarship Overview: This scholarship is offered for students pursuing non-four year education programs focusing on apprenticeships, certificates, or associate's degrees at…
Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Fellowship Training…
Fellowship Training Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Fellowship Training Award by the…
Ferguson Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ferguson Last Updated: April 09, 2025 Summary The Ferguson Cares Grant is an essential aspect of Ferguson's Sustainability strategy, focusing on social…
FFAR Fellows: Stipend + Professional Development Category Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Amount: Up to US $148,500 Last Updated: November 13, 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.