GHMCEF Workforce Bound Scholarship Funder: Grandview Heights Marble Cliff Education Foundation (GHMCEF) Geographic Scope: Grandview Heights, Ohio Target Population: Graduating seniors from Grandview…
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.
GIFT IX Lifelong Learning Grants Funding Source: Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX) initiative Total Available: $1.5 million to Community Foundation of Boone…
Gladys And Thomas TB Stewart Community Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Gladys and…
Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF) Funder: Rehabilitation International (RI Global) Status: Active funding program (as of April 2020, with extended deadlines noted)…
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…
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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