Office of Naval Research · June 30, 2026 Federal
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…
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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Community College Board · Rolling / Open State
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…
Community College Board · Rolling / Open State
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…
VOLUNTEER NH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to US $100,000
Kentucky Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$2,000 - $7,500
DSLBD Current Funding · April 23, 2026 State
Cohort-based training program for microbusinesses with fewer than 5 employees located in Ward 7 or 8, with business owner being a Ward 7 or 8 resident owning 51%+ of the business. For-profit…
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · Rolling / Open State
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 -…
Early Childhood · Rolling / Open State
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…
Early Childhood · Rolling / Open State
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…
Early Childhood · Rolling / Open State
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…
Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open State
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…
Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open State
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…
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…
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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