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.
FY2027: Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) II Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary…
FY2027: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Planning Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated:…
FY25 MBSYEP Career Exploration NOFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The FY25 MBSYEP Career…
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities, which is…
FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants - Federal and State This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title ll funded programs that work…
FY26 Adult Education and Literacy- Federal Basic Grant This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title ll funded programs that work to achieve…
FY26 AmeriCorps Planning & Program Grants Funder: Volunteer NH (NH, US) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Overview: Volunteer NH administers AmeriCorps grants to organizations seeking to develop or…
FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Department of Education Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Department of…
FY26 RFP #PHTHORC26012 for Best and Brightest Rural Healthcare Workforce Recruitment Details - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates: 06/01/2026 - 09/30/2031 - Award Announcement: 05/22/2026 -…
FY27 - Perkins V - Postsecondary Application (CLNA4 - Spring 2026) Details - Category: Education - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 - Recurring: Yes
FY27 - Perkins V - Secondary Application (CLNA4 - Spring 2026) Details - Category: Education - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 - Recurring: Yes
FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities…
FY27 480-20-3968 Smart Start Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship – Pilot The field of early childhood education (ECE) is facing a workforce crisis that can ultimately have a negative impact on…
FY27 480-20-3970 Smart Start Workforce Grants The purpose of Smart Start Workforce Grants is to provide child care homes, child care centers, and group family care homes with the stable, ongoing…
FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant - WIOA Title II AEFLA This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit applications for federal and state adult education funds. The…
Targeted state grant for connecting activities related to career and technical education. Administered by the Office of College, Career, and Technical Education.
FY27 Credentials to Careers Grant - Aligning Career & Technical Education Programs with Industry-Recognized Credentials Details - Category: Education - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates:…
Targeted federal grant supporting the implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) frameworks and competency-based education models. Administered by the Office of College, Career, and…
FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to…
FY27 Rural Support The Connecting Rural Older Illinoisans Grant opportunity directs funds to organizations to address rural area specific service issues, including transportation, technology,…
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.