Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
FFN Training & Support Program Status: Time-limited initiative, set to expire December 31, 2026 Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide Background: Created through SB22-213, this program marked…
Fiesler's Service Award Funder: The John Tramontano Jr Educational Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Eligibility: Must be a GHS (Gettysburg High School) student who shows outstanding…
Filling Iowa's Need for Dentists (FIND) Program Program Type: Dental professional recruitment and retention program Geographic Scope: Iowa's rural and underserved communities Purpose: Recruit and…
Financial and Business Basics Program Funding: $1.2 million grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation Status: Launched January 2018 (expansion of existing programs) Geographic Scope: New Mexico…
Financial Stability for Working Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Our proactive grant program funds…
Find Your Future (FYF) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Amount: Approximately US $322,969 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Find Your…
Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship Funder: Fine Homebuilding in partnership with SkillsUSA Status: Active scholarship program established in 2017 Geographic Scope: United States…
Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship Funder: Fine Homebuilding in partnership with SkillsUSA Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Construction-related fields and…
First Financial Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Financial Foundation Last Updated: March 01, 2024 Summary The First Financial Foundation, established in 2017, aims to enhance local…
First Path Program Overview: A nine-week business consulting program offered by Southwest Michigan First in partnership with Plywood People to assist budding entrepreneurs in developing and…
First Security Bank Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The First Security Bank Foundation Scholarship at Montana…
FirstEnergy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Firstenergy Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The FirstEnergy Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Fiscal…
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training Scholarship Overview: Full scholarships for marine safety training in fishing vessel drill conductor competencies. Funder: Aleutian Pribilof Island Community…
FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant provides opportunities for…
Flagship Grants Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Award Amount: Example award of $830,803 for Mobile Workforce Unit (2026) Purpose: Support significant community…
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Overview: An economic development program designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state. The program supports strategic investments…
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund - Workforce Training Proposal Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Commerce Last Updated: September 16, 2024 Summary The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an initiative aimed…
Florida Law Enforcement Academy Program Scholarship Overview: The Florida Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to eligible trainees who enroll in a…
FloridaFlex Overview: Provides reimbursement to new or expanding businesses for talent solutions, offering completely integrated talent support. Purpose - Support businesses relocating to Florida or…
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.