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.
IT Workforce Program Design Grant Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Funding Source: Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and Hospitality Training Trust Fund Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Purpose:…
IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship,…
J.C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Funder: FCM Cares Inc. (First Community Mortgage's nonprofit foundation) Award Amount: $7,500 annually Geographic Scope: Shelbyville, Tennessee Focus Areas:…
Jack and Carol Kelly Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for Southwest Washington…
Jack Doheny Memorial Training Scholarship Purpose: Provides free training registration for municipal or public agency employees to advance their skills in underground infrastructure assessment and…
Jackson National Grant for SWE Internship Program Funder: Jackson National Life Insurance Company Status: Grant awarded to Peckham Award Amount: $10,000 Focus Areas: - Supported Work Experience (SWE)…
JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The JADE…
JAG KY School Implementation Grant Funder: Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc (JAG KY) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Purpose: Funding support for schools implementing JAG KY programs to help cover…
James A Wharton Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The James A Wharton Scholarship, established by the…
James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition Funder: AGC Education and Research Foundation Status: Active, ongoing Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Technological, educational, and…
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund - Vocational/Training Program Funder: International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters Local 853) Geographic Scope: United States (administered nationally…
Jan and Margaret Datsko Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note: BAF’s application process uses a ‘universal approach’…
Jay and Diane Zidell Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for…
JCE Adult Scholarship Award Amount: Up to four scholarships of $1,500 each Geographic Scope: One scholarship awarded in each of Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, and Henry counties, Illinois Focus…
JCE Lineworker Scholarship Award Amount: Up to two scholarships of $2,000 each Geographic Scope: Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, and Henry counties, Illinois Focus Areas: Lineworker education and…
JCE Two Year Technical Scholarship Award Amount: Up to four scholarships of $1,000 each Geographic Scope: One scholarship awarded in each of Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, and Henry counties,…
Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant…
Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship (Military/Veterans) Status: Active (annual program) Geographic Scope: United States (national program) Eligible Applicants: - Active duty military members - Retired…
Jefferson Scholarships: Jefferson Jump-Start Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jefferson Community and Technical College Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Jefferson Jump-Start Grant, offered by…
Jefferson Scholarships: Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jefferson Community and Technical College Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Work Ready Kentucky…