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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Career Connected Learning — Program Development Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Rainwater Foundation - Family Economic Security Grant	Rainwater Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Golden Leaf Scholarships	Blue Ridge Community College Educational	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Beacon Scholar Program	Three Rivers Health System Inc	Rolling	$250 – $500
Foundation	Cemala Foundation Grant	The Cemala Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund	Mgm Resorts Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Desert Financial Foundation Grants to Nonprofits	Desert Financial Credit Union	Rolling	$8K – $15K
Foundation	Thayer Family Scholarships	Cheyenne County Hospital	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Scholarship for Education and Economic Development (SEED)	Regional Development Corporation	Rolling	Free tuition for up to 6 credits per semester
Foundation	National Cyber Scholarship Program (General)	National Cyber Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2M – $13.8M
Foundation	Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant	California Jobs First	Rolling	$50K – $400K
Foundation	Small Business Development Loan Program	Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George Bristol Texas Parks Leadership Fund	Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Feeding Futures: Food Access and Insecurity)	Mcdonalds Corporation	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)	Virginia Peninsula Community	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator	Global Business Coalition for Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program	Utah Professional Women in Building	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Forestry Internship Program	Teravana Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Campus to Career Initiative	Generation West Virginia Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry	Goodwill Industries Of	Rolling	$1.4M
Foundation	Impact Polk Grants	Givewell Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Rehmann Foundation Grant	Rehmann Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Roy Klein Education Fund Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	FWD Funding Initiative	Washington Filmworks	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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