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.

2,734 grants
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Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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)…

APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 EDUCATIONAL & COOPERATIVE UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

PVBLIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation

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)…

FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FOUNDATIONS OF EAST CHICAGO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · May 15, 2026 State

Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is soliciting applications for grants under the 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). The…

WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$1,000 - $5,000 per year
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Rheumatology Research Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Rheumatology Research Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies by organization (Range: $41,653.70 - $294,435.04)
COLORADO STATEWIDE PARENT COALITION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

THE JOHN TRAMONTANO JR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

IOWA AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY CAPITAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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