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	Women's Fund of the Eastern Shore Grant	Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Skills Enhancement Program	West Central Wisconsin Community Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	2026 Community Investment Grants	United Way of Grant County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NTCF Toolbox Grants	Community Foundation of North Texas (tax	Rolling	$20K – $50K
Foundation	Unemployment Language Opportunity Program	Sierra Health Foundation	Rolling	$2M
Foundation	Dividends Through Diversity (DTD) Giving Campaign and Grant Program	National Association of Real Estate	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pathways Out of Poverty Grant	The Herb Block Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program (RNRR) (TX) Grant	Texas Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Equitable Opportunity Grant	The Connecticut Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hartstein/Favorite International Vocational Fund Grant	The Troy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building the Future Vocational Scholarship Grant	Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community First® Developer Program (delivered through FCI)	Forward Community Investments Inc	Rolling	$215K – $241K
Foundation	AmeriCorps State Planning Grants	Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Double-R Foundation Grants	The Double-r Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ascendium Education Group Grant - Apprenticeship Pathway Expansion	Big Step Inc	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Student Grant	Arkansas Space Grant Consortium	Rolling	Up to $90K
Foundation	Froedtert Scholars Program	Froedtert Hospital Foundation Inc	Rolling	$90K
Foundation	New Jersey Pay It Forward Program	Social Finance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Planning and Capacity Building (Planning) Grants	California Air Resources Board	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Professional & Technical Training Scholarships-Mission San Rafael Scholarship Grant	10000 Degrees	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF)	Greater Fayette Community Foundatio	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Foster Youth Career Pathways Grant	Workforce Professionals Training	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Seattle Fund Grant	Best Buy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EMS Case Report Grant Program	Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation	Rolling	$500

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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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