Aging · June 26, 2026 State
FY27 Senior Employment Specialist Program (SESP) The Senior Employment Specialist Program (SESP) provides funding to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and the Senior Community Service Employment Program…
Workforce Development Grants
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
2,696 grants
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Updated daily
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Dept of Education Grants · September 23, 2026 State
Entitlement federal grant under Perkins V for postsecondary career and technical education. Administered by Strategy, Monitoring and Compliance/Federal Grant Programs.
Dept of Education Grants · September 23, 2026 State
Entitlement federal grant under Perkins V for secondary career and technical education. Administered by Strategy, Monitoring and Compliance/Federal Grant Programs.
Dental Hygiene: $20,000 per recipient (5 awards); Dental Students: $50,000 per recipient (5 awards)
ROY JAMES RINEHART MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · December 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation
G.E.H.A Solutions Oral Health Access Scholarship Funder: Roy James Rinehart Memorial Foundation in partnership with G.E.H.A Solutions and UMKC School of Dentistry Geographic Scope: United States,…
Covers tuition partially or fully depending on family income
JSARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
G3 Tuition Assistance Program Overview: G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead) is a tuition assistance program for Virginia residents who qualify for in-state tuition and whose family income falls…
Varies
Lowes Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE:_ _There is one annual application period based on organization type:_ * _Community and technical colleges: March 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EST through March 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.…
Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Fall) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Fall) at Montana State…
Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Spring) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Spring) is an initiative…
Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gallatin Lodge 6 Masonic Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Gallatin Lodge 6 Masonic Scholarship, offered by Montana State…
Up to $5,000,000 total fund capitalization
Build Galveston · Rolling / Open Foundation
Galveston Essential Workforce Housing (GEWH) Fund Overview: The GEWH Fund is a mission-driven capital fund created to support the development of workforce housing on Galveston Island. It is a…
Thousands of dollars annually (part of $300,000+ total awarded to date)
METRO PORTLAND HOUSING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation Scholarship Funder: Home Building Foundation (HBF) - Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation Program Type: High school scholarship program established in 2006…
GATEWAY WELLNESS FOUNDATION · August 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Gateway Wellness Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Gateway Wellness Foundation, Marion, NC (established 2019) Geographic Scope: Burke, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina…
Varies
Galesburg Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
GCF: The Turnout Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Galesburg Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary GCF: The Turnout Grants invite local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in…
Simpson University Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Status: Active federal grant program Program Type: U.S. Department of Education federal grant program Geographic Scope: 9…
Varies
Greater Erie Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
GEEDC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC), founded in 1974,…
Varies
Sonora Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
General Community Grants Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA Program Overview: Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and…
Varies by cycle
THE BARBERTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
General Grant Cycles Overview Funder: Barberton Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Barberton, Ohio and surrounding area Program Structure: The Foundation operates multiple annual grant cycles…
Varies
ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Adolph Coors Foundation General Grant Program Geographic Scope: Primarily Colorado-based organizations; public policy requests from out-of-state organizations considered; special consideration given…
Varies
Texas Builders Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
General Grants Purpose: Grants to schools and organizations for the purchase of equipment, materials, or general workforce development program support for building trades training. Geographic Scope:…
LANGLEY FOR FAMILIES - · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation
General Grants Program - Quarterly Cycle Funder: Langley for Families Foundation Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads (Virginia), including but not limited to: - Hampton - Newport News - Williamsburg -…
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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