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.
Flywheel Fund for Career Choice Fellowship Program Status: Pilot program currently active; Class of 2028 applications now open as of the website date. Geographic Scope: Currently limited to Stanford…
FNBO Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: First National Bank of Omaha Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The FNBO Impact Grant Program aims to empower nonprofit organizations that eliminate…
Focus Grants Purpose: Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Geographic Scope: Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties,…
Foist Family Perseverance Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Foist Family Perseverance Scholarship…
Follow the Supply Chain Study Abroad Program Sponsorship Award Amount: $2,500 sponsorship per student Geographic Scope: Washington State (multi-college program); includes travel to Vietnam Focus…
Follow Your Dreams Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of NCW is a…
Fondo de Becas Futuros Constructores de Puerto Rico Administered by: Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc (FCPR) since 2007 Purpose Award scholarships to individuals in professions related to the…
For a Better Tomorrow - Global Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: For Better Tomorrow Inc. Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The For a Better Tomorrow Global Grant…
Ford Philanthropy Advanced Manufacturing & Trades SkillPointe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SkillPointe Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Ford…
Foreign Credential Evaluation Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Scholarships to support evaluation of foreign early childhood education credentials Overview: Program…
Forest Industry Training Program Organization: Michigan Forest Products Council (MFPC) Geographic Scope: Michigan Program Mission: Connect students, workers, and employers to high-demand careers in…
Forestry Internship Program Funder: WellKind (Teravana Trust) Geographic Scope: Sonoma and Marin Counties, California Program Type: Educational internship (not a grant/funding opportunity for…
FORWD (Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development) Overview: FORWD is a workforce training program led by Employ Milwaukee designed to support individuals impacted by the opioid crisis.…
Overview Brief Description Foundation for a Healthy Carolina directs grantmaking to organizations that are aligned with its vision to create equity and enhance access to quality healthcare for…
Foundation Scholarships - Non-Traditional Program Geographic Scope: South Eddy County, New Mexico (including Carlsbad, Otis, Loving, Malaga, Queen and surrounding areas) Target Population: Students…
Foundation Scholarships Status: Active, awarded each semester Geographic Scope: West Georgia Technical College campuses (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties; class sites in Heard…
Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: US $9,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The…
FPBF: Grants for the Common Good (Fall Cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Frances P. Bunnelle…
Frank Macon Trades Scholarship Status: Active endowed scholarship in perpetuity Geographic Scope: Southeastern Colorado, with primary focus on PPSC students Focus Areas: - Skilled trades education…
Fredericks Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Of San Diego Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Fredericks Family Scholarship,…
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.