Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $30,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program,…
Futurama Foundation: The Continuing Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The BPW/Maine…
Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026…
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-30-2875 - Program: FEJA Multi-Cultural Jobs Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026…
Future Forward Innovation Grant Mission: Grounded in SCORE's mission to catalyze transformative change in Tennessee education, the Future Forward Innovation Grant bridges the gap between education…
Future of Manufacturing Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region (nine-county service area) Overview: United Way of Greater Cincinnati offers a Future of…
Future of Work Accelerator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Future of Work Accelerator A program…
Future Ready Oregon Grant Funder: Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) Geographic Scope: Southwestern Oregon Community College service area (Curry, Coos, and Western Douglas…
Grants to eligible entities that develop and administer credentialed workforce programs in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology sectors. Authorized by Oregon Revised Statute 660.400. Applicants…
Futures Fund Grant Program Funder: Professional Remodeling Collective Futures Fund Background: The Professional Remodeling Collective's Futures Fund was established in 2016 to help build the future…
FVI Research and Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Farm Viability Institute Amount: US $15,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The FVI Research and Education…
FWA Graduate School Partnership: Finance Training Program Overview: A comprehensive finance training program for graduate business students, established in 1983. The program enhances technical skills…
FWD Funding Initiative Funder: Washington Filmworks Geographic Scope: Washington State Overview: A workforce development funding initiative offered by Washington Filmworks under their Workforce…
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to carry out and improve the…
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST) The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program provides financial assistance to organizations…
FY2026 High Priority Program â Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) Agency Name: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Description: The objective of the HP-ITD program is to advance…
FY2027 Federal Perkins - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and…
FY2027 LPN Grant - State CTE The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nursing grant is to provide operational funding for LPN programs at the Capital Area Career Center and Career Center of Southern…
FY2027 State CTE - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and technical…
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.