Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 2,675 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.
Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants Overview: The Golden State Pathways Program is a historic $470 million investment by California to expand high-quality college and career…
Goleta Child Care Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Goleta Child Care Grant, offered by the Santa Barbara…
Good Jobs Challenge - Driving Prosperity Program Funder: U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge Award Date: August 4, 2022 (announced August 7, 2022)…
Good Jobs Challenge Program - OMA Award to AOMC Funder: Economic Development Administration (EDA) - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Lead Applicant: Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA) Recipient:…
Google STAR Fiber-Optics Project Overview: A phased, multi-level training program designed to upskill underrepresented job seekers in the fiber-optics trade, with funding from Google. Geographic…
Googlers Emergency Fund Geographic Scope: Google workers nationwide Focus Areas: Supporting workers impacted by the firings after protests over Google's cloud contract with Israeli government and…
Gould Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gould Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Gould Charitable Foundation Grant supports…
Govenor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The…
Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship Funder: American Federation of Labor & Building Trades (NABTU) Overview: Scholarship available for first-year students in the Rowan University Bachelor of…
Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship Funder: North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Geographic Scope: United States Program Focus: Education and skill development for building trades…
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities - Grants The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers grant programs that support employment, cultural outreach, training,…
Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF) Program Type: Discretionary economic development funding tool Overview: The Governor's Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF) is a discretionary tool used for a variety…
GPCAH: Community Pilot Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Iowa Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The GPCAH Community Pilot Grant supports innovative research and…
Graduate Fellowship Program Geographic Scope: Illinois (Chicago area) Program Description: PILI's Graduate Fellowship Program places recent law school graduates in paid fellowship positions at public…
CURF Graduate Internship Program Funder: Clemson University Research Foundation Geographic Scope: Clemson University (South Carolina) Overview: The CURF Graduate Internship Program provides…
Granite Foundation Scholarship Fund Funder: Granite Foundation (partnering with The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges) Amount: $25,000 scholarship endowment First Awards: 2022-2023…
Grant Application Funder: Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation Geographic Scope: Kern County, CA Focus Areas: Secondary and post-secondary education programs; workforce development; youth education…
Grant Cycle 2 - Self-Reliance Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Permanent Endowment Fund Of The Moody Memorial First United Method Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Permanent Endowment…
Grant Funding Funder: Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund (DVREDF) Geographic Scope: Five-county Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties),…
Grantmaking for Humanitarian Aid and Economic Development Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: - Humanitarian Aid: Crisis relief, support for vulnerable…
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.