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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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…

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…

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,…

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…

THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF GREATER · May 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

General Grantmaking Program Funder: The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis (WFSTL) Website: wfstl.org Contact: 314-780-3956, [email protected] Eligibility - Organization Type: 501(c)(3)…

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 -…

OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. _ Our Mission We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served…

COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Program - Bridge Grant (ESOL) Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training Program…

$500,000
UNAVCO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Geo-Launchpad Program Overview: A program that prepares community college students for transfer to four-year universities to pursue academic studies in geosciences. Program Details: - Provides paid…

PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George Bristol Texas Parks Leadership Fund Status: Active scholarship fund Geographic Scope: Texas Focus Areas: - Leadership training and professional development for state park employees -…

Varies (73 scholarships awarded totaling over $218,000 since 1997)
DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship Funder: Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) Purpose: Provide funds for volunteers, management, and/or staff of DCUC member credit unions interested in furthering…

US $50,000 - US $150,000
Georgia Municipal Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgia Energy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Municipal Association Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Georgia Energy Grant Program, administered…

WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant Status: Awarded (January 2023) Funder: Georgia Power Geographic Scope: West Georgia Technical College - Franklin site Purpose: Grant for architectural design…

THE JOAN AND HAROLD FEINBLOOM SUPPORTING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gertrude M. and Donald E. Armstrong Scholarship Purpose: Support graduating high school seniors pursuing business administration or finance Eligibility: - Graduating Marion High School seniors -…

Paid internship plus cash scholarship upon completion
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AZ · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

GFOAz Student Internship and Scholarships Program Overview: GFOAz honors Arizona students who aspire to a career in public finance through a combined internship and scholarship program. Created in…

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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