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	OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP)	Outreach Project Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Recovery to Work Program - Planning Grant (ARC)	Tuscarawas County Economic Development	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Innovative Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Grant	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $550K
Foundation	Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - New Hampshire	The Nordson Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aging Services Leadership Fellowship Grant	United Negro College Fund Inc	Rolling	$50K – $80K
Foundation	McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Fostering Communities: Pathways to Empowerment )	Mcdonalds Corporation	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	BGCF365 Grants	Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Up to $960K
Foundation	General Grant Cycles (Education, Workforce & Economic Development; Arts & Community; Health & Wellness)	The Barberton Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RMPIF MD Rural Entrepreneurship Grant	Rural Maryland Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A.C. Ratshesky Foundation Grant: Workforce Development	Ac Ratshesky Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Open Grants Program	The Golden Leaf Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	California Community Reinvestment Grants Program	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$600K – $3M
Foundation	AWWA Scholarship Program - American Water Scholarship Grant	American Water Works Association	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	STEM Forward	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	$2K – $3K
State	Apprenticeship Grants	Wyoming Department of Workforce Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union Scholarships	Blue Ridge Community College	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Agency Request For Funding (Partner Agency Grants)	United Way of Trumbull County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Justamere Foundation: Grants That Make a Real Impact	Justamere Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baruch College Undergraduate Mentoring Program	Fwa of New York Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SFF: Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County	Shallow Ford Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Refugee Targeted Assistance Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WPA Summer Internship Program	Wisconsin Pork Association Cooperative	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant	The Pitney Bowes Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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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