Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

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Duane Kaasa Makers Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Duane Kaasa Makers Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports students pursuing careers in the trades, such as welding, machining, and auto mechanics.	Not published	Varies
Hines Trust Nursing Grants - Continuing Education in Nursing Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Provide flexible, rolling grants to support residents who want to pursue careers in nursing. Addresses critical national and regional demand for nurses and frontline caregivers while creating pathways to socio-economic mobility.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Utah Education Innovation Grants Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Intermountain Community Care Foundation offers Utah Education Innovation Grants aimed at enhancing K-12 educational outcomes through innovative approaches.	Not published	Varies
Texas Talent Connection Grant Program Office of the Texas Governor · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K The Texas Talent Connection Grant Program, led by Governor Abbott, aims to foster innovation in workforce development. This initiative supports exemplary training projects that enhance job placement, wage increases, and job retention.	Not published	Up to $350K
PHF/KEDA Career and Technical Education Scholarship Copper Shores Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship CCRES · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship Program awards grants to qualifying students to enable them to attend post-secondary educational institutions.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Austin Community Foundation Hispanic Impact Fund Grant Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hispanic Impact Fund at Austin Community Foundation is a collective-giving network that makes annual grants to nonprofits focused on the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans (early childhood education, health &…	Not published	Varies
Cybersecurity Traineeship Grant Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The Cybersecurity Traineeship, in collaboration with Northern Virginia Community College, aims to equip participants with essential cybersecurity skills.	Not published	Up to $19K
ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant Scansource Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting underrepresented children, PreK-12 education, and community-based family support.	Not published	Varies
WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program Faith in Place · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACPR-Guayacán Fellowship Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Offer entrepreneurs and business leaders the opportunity to participate in the Entrepreneur's Boot Camp: A Deep Dive for New Ventures at Babson College, a leading academic institution in entrepreneurship education.	Not published	Varies
NAAF Grant - General Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies About the Native American Agricultural Fund The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers through strategic grantmaking in the areas of business assistance, agricultural…	Not published	Varies
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri, Inc. (TMMMO) Grants Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri, Inc. (TMMMO) Grants aim to enhance community quality of life through strategic partnerships with nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
MCAN: Reconnect Now Grants: Pathway 1: Institutional Outreach and Support for Reconnect Eligible Students Michigan College Access Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color.	Not published	Varies
Jobs Plus NOFO for FY2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · $1.6M – $3.7M The subject line of the email message should be, âFY26 Jobs Plus NOFO.â Eligible applicants are only public housing authorities (PHAs) that operate one or more public housing projects (AMPs) that meet the criteria outlined in this NOFO.	Forecast	$1.6M – $3.7M
Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (VA) Grant Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Funding aims to foster economic development across Virginia's Appalachian region, which includes 25 counties and eight independent cities.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Financial and Business Basics Program New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · Varies Extension of NMCC's Native Entrepreneur in Residence program (created 2014). Focuses on financial education and business fundamentals for Native American populations facing barriers to business success.	Not published	Varies
RBC Foundation Grants - National Program (Outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area) RBC Foundation - USA · Foundation Not published · Varies RBC Foundation – USA aims to enhance community quality of life by supporting non-profit organizations that promote diversity and positive change.	Not published	Varies
Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly Home Matters Arizona Fund) Home Matters to Arizona · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly known as the Home Matters Arizona Fund) is part of a planned $100 million fund (debt and grants) leveraging government, philanthropy and national private investment.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award Listed by Youthbuild Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Bank of America recognized YouthBuild USA as a national Neighborhood Builder and awarded a $200,000 grant in recognition of the nonprofit's leadership in bolstering economic mobility for opportunity youth across the nation.	Not published	$200K
NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Economic Development Grants New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides essential funding for economic development projects in New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $500K
The Jeremy Daniel Hawley Skilled Trades and Technical Education Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region The Community Foundation is a devoted advocate for the vitality and well-being of the Rappahannock River Region.	Not published	Varies
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Grant: Workforce Development Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Grant focuses on Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment, supporting nonprofits that create measurable impacts through innovative programs.	Not published	Varies
Practice Site Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Tennessee Rural Health Recruitment & Retention Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Practice Site Recruitment and Retention Grant Program, offered by the Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development, provides a $50,000 financial incentive to practice sites in rural or underserved areas of Tennessee.	Not published	Up to $50K

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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