Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 27, 2026

There are currently 2,643 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Paper Grant	Volunteer Mississippi	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant - She Drives the Future	Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative - Department of Labor Grant	Alaska Pacific University	Rolling	$3.0M
Foundation	WSFS Foundation Grant	Wsfs Cares Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AmeriCorps State and National Rhode Island Grants	ServeRI	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grant	Southeastern Illinois Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) Grant	US ED: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)	Rolling	$238K – $3M
Foundation	SisterFund Grants	The Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Program Grants - Jobs	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
State	Wyoming Grown	Wyoming Department of Workforce Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant Program	National Telecommunications Cooperative Association	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Endowment for the Future Grants	United Way of Iredell County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bachelor of Science Nursing Loan Repayment Program (BSNLRP) Grant	California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	MCW-Led Momentum Grant	Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	NIBCA Leadership Rockford Program Tuition Award	Northern Illinois Building Contractors	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	Marianne Thielen Scholarship	Mpma Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Military Training Program	Partnership for Environmental	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative)	California Education Assistance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Academic & Career Success Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship Grant	Montgomery County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adult Basic Education Direct Services Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hendricks Family Foundation - Operating Grant	Hendricks Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000	Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	McIntyre Family Scholarship	Copper Shores Community	Rolling	$2K

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About 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.

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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