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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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

500-1000 hours of guaranteed contract work over 1 year, paid at rate commensurate with experience
GridLab Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to $15,000 per business per calendar year; up to $3,000 per person per course
COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Fremont Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $8,000 - US $12,000
JW & HM GOODMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Tennessee Department of Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 MCNEELY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

HUDSON VALLEY AGRI-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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