Last updated June 18, 2026
There are currently 2,682 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship Program Overview: Established in October 1974 by the CWA Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, Joe Beirne, who served for…
Joe C. Davis Transformational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joe C Davis Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Joe C. Davis Foundation Grant focuses on supporting charitable organizations…
Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship Focus Area: Science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors - Primary interest in studying science,…
Johanna Drew Cluney Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Johanna Drew Cluney Scholarship Fund, established in 2004,…
John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation…
John Ostlund Memorial Vocational Scholarship Overview: The John Ostlund Memorial Vocational Scholarship is a new scholarship opportunity (introduced in 2025) established to honor the legacy of John…
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026 (2025-07-14) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Board of Forestry Amount: US $5,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary…
Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Jonathan E. Clark Scholarship Fund,…
Jonathan Rutledge Ehrmann Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation Purpose: Memorial scholarship honoring Jonathan Rutledge Ehrmann, who was passionately pursuing a degree in…
Jonnie York Nursing Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Health Endowment Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Mission To improve the health and healthcare…
Josephine County Home Builders Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Redwood Foundation for Education Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Josephine County…
Journey For Good Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Journey for Good Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Journey For Good Grant aims to combat poverty by supporting charitable…
JP-PAS Program Overview Funder: Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) Program Name: James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance…
JPF Culinary Training Program Grants Funder: Jacques Pépin Foundation Mission: Support culinary education for people from all walks of life, following Jacques Pépin's passion for cooking and…
JPF Memorial Grants Funder: Jacques Pépin Foundation Purpose: Support graduates of JPF-supported culinary training programs to continue their culinary journeys and pursue their professional goals.…
JPF Principal Grant Program RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jacques Pepin Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Jacques Pepin Foundation (JPF) is dedicated to…
Jr. Scholars Internship Program Overview: A two-phase initiative in partnership with Youthworks and Montgomery County, providing high school students and recent graduates with foundational knowledge…
JSDC Workforce Pathways Program Funder: Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Geographic Scope: Stutsman County, North Dakota Program Type: Payroll reimbursement program for employers…
JSF People with Disabilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore R And Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The JSF People with Disabilities Grant…
JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore R And Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program…
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.
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.
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.