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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GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Internship Employer Wage Reimbursement Program Overview: CareerEdge offers a generous internship employer wage reimbursement program to help local employers utilize interns to meet workforce needs…

Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Internship Endowment Fund Program Type: Work-based learning support and endowment fund Geographic Scope: Monterey County, CA Overview: The MPC Foundation collaborates with MPC's Work Experience…

HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Internship Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Internship Grant Program, managed by the Henry County Community Foundation,…

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services · Rolling / Open State

Internship Grants This funding aims to provide Wyoming Businesses the opportunity to offer structured learning experiences to individuals through internships that enhance an individual's work skills,…

Up to $6,000 per grant (8 grants totaling $48,000 awarded in 2026)
PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LeadingAge PA Internship Grants Organization: LeadingAge PA Foundation Purpose: LeadingAge PA is committed to increasing student awareness of diverse career opportunities in the aging services…

NEW JERSEY CIVIC INFORMATION CONSORTIUM · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Internship Program Funder: New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Overview: A statewide paid internship program connecting local news organizations with students from the Consortium's six member…

POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Internship Supervision Compensation Pilot Program Funder: SUNY Potsdam College Foundation Inc (Lougheed Center for Applied Learning) Program Announced: July 28, 2021 Overview: A pilot program…

Up to $20,000
WORKING FOR WOMEN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Invest in Women Fund Funder: Working for Women Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: United States (focus on nonprofits in W4W network) Purpose: The Invest in Women Fund fosters growth of nonprofits in the…

Regions Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

Investing in Our Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Regions Bank Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Investing in Our Communities Regions Bank and Regions Foundation are committed to…

IOWA CORN PROMOTION BOARD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) Overview: A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry. Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus…

BIOCONNECT IOWA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator Overview: A structured support and advanced training program for Iowa-based companies developing technology-driven innovative products or services. Geographic…

IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Womens Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants aim to support…

THE IRA DECAMP FOUNDATION XXXXX2009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Grant, established in 1970,…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to…

Iron Range Resources · Rolling / Open State

Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Isanti County Opioid Grant Funder: Isanti County Amount: $90,000 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Isanti County, Central Minnesota Focus Areas: - Peer recovery support - Substance use…

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY INC · June 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ISPN Meeting Attendance Scholarship – 2026 Purpose: To encourage younger people from low and lower-middle income countries to attend and present at the ISPN Annual Meeting. Award Details:…

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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