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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Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hilton Garden Inn Culinary Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Hilton Garden Inn Culinary Arts Scholarship at Montana…

SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND · Rolling / Open · Rolling Foundation

Hines Trust Nursing Grants - Continuing Education in Nursing Organization: Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland in partnership with Sisters of Charity Health System Funder: The Hines Trust…

$319,000
THE CHAMBER OF THE CHINO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

HIRE Grant – Expanding Second-Chance Employment Overview: The HIRE Grant Program is designed to help businesses hire and train justice-involved individuals while reducing employment costs. Through…

4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development Eligibility: Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers…

$5,000 per new hire; up to $75,000 per calendar year
METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Hiring Incentive Training Grant (HITG) Program: Part of Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund (WTF) Administering Agency: Massachusetts state fund Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose: Provide…

AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hispanic Impact Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 11, 2025 Summary The Hispanic Impact Fund Grants, managed by the Austin…

The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family · Rolling / Open Foundation

Holloway Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Holloway Family Foundation, established in North…

THDF II Inc DBA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since…

Communities United for Restorative Youth · May 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Homies 4 Justice Internship Organization: Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) Program Type: Paid internship for systems-impacted youth Overview A 15-week paid internship that…

US $125 - US $3,750
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

HOPE Career Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Amount: US $125 - US $3,750 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The HOPE Career Grant supports Georgia residents…

FCSI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality and Foodservice Grants Funder: FCSI Educational Foundation Status: Grant application process has been suspended until Q4 of 2024 while the Foundation focuses resources on the new…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality Management and Tourism Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality Sector Pipeline Training Grant Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Funding Source: Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and Hospitality Training Trust Fund Geographic Scope: Massachusetts…

DELAWARE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) Funder: Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) in partnership with National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and Delaware…

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Housing and Construction Workforce Training Grant Funder: Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), Oregon; Governor's Statewide Activities Grant Program Award Date: May 20, 2025 Geographic…

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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