Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 2,678 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Overview _NOTE: Organizations must first register and confirm they meet the_ _eligibility requirements to gain access to the Citi Foundation's grantmaking portal. Eligible_ _applicants will receive…
Global Talent Office Grant Program Status: Active (applications opened August 27, 2025) Geographic Scope: North Dakota Focus Areas: Recruitment, retention, and integration of New Americans and legal…
GM Detroit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: General Motors Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The GM Detroit Grants program, initiated by General Motors in September 2021, commits $50…
GMF: Cycle 2 - Capital Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF:…
GMF: Cycle 2 - General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Greater Milwaukee…
GMF: Cycle 2 - Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF:…
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Apple Valley Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary…
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Faribault/Owatonna Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025…
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Rochester Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary…
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Winona Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary…
Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Woodbury Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary…
GOBHI Scholarships for Blue Mountain Community College Status: Active for 2025-26 academic year Geographic Scope: Blue Mountain Community College (Pendleton, OR) Focus Areas: - AAOT (Associate of…
GOBHI Scholarships for Treasure Valley Community College Status: Active for 2025-26 academic year Geographic Scope: Treasure Valley Community College (Ontario, OR) Focus Areas: - Addiction Studies…
Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) Status: Active Program Type: Competitive grant program for employer workforce training Geographic Scope: Michigan Overview: Offered by the Michigan Department of Labor &…
Going PRO Talent Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Going PRO Talent Fund, managed by the Michigan…
Goizueta Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goizueta Foundation Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Goizueta Foundation Grant provides funding to support innovative educational…
Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Golden Apple Scholars…
Golden Leaf Scholarships Funder: Blue Ridge Community College / NCWorks Career Center Geographic Scope: Transylvania County, North Carolina Grant Term: July 1 to June 30 Overview: This scholarship…
Golden Leaf Scholarships Funder: Golden Leaf Foundation / Blue Ridge Community College NCWorks Geographic Scope: Transylvania County, North Carolina only Grant Term: July 1 to June 30 Eligibility: -…
Golden State Pathways Program - Implementation Funds for Planning Grant Pathways Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Amount: Up to US $50,000,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026…
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.