Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,659; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 143 with a published date

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Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Grant Ash Grove Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Requests will be considered quarterly._ The Ash Grove Charitable Foundation makes grants annually to support the work of public charities with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in the…	Not published	Varies
2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas.	Not published	Varies
Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee (TMMTN) Grants Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee (TMMTN) Grants aims to foster community improvement by partnering with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Encantado Foundation Impact Grant The Encantado Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant aims to enhance the development of hire-ready candidates in STEM fields across Northern and Central New Mexico.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Valley Guardians Foster Youth Program (Swappow+ Professional Development Course) Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fun fuels change.	Not published	Varies
Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program Grant Boom & Bucket, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $1K Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program aims to provide a $1,000 scholarship each year to students pursuing heavy machinery programs at colleges or trade schools in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$1K
Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Funding to establish the Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program to provide education and employment opportunities for the youth and young adults of this State to further the development and maintenance of the…	Not published	Varies
Pinal 40 Grant Application Pinal 40 Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K At no time will Pinal 40, Inc. consider funding: While any grant application is pending, no member of Pinal 40, Inc. will:	Not published	$1K – $3K
Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship Ecmc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Postsecondary State Career Technical Education Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE – Sponsored by ECMC Foundation strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) leadership by providing…	Not published	Varies
Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants Uw Edward & Ellen Roche Rel Fdn · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants support nonprofits that assist disadvantaged women and children in New York City.	Not published	$15K – $25K
TreeForce The Park People · Foundation Not published · Varies A workforce development program in urban forestry that provides training and employment opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Sailfish Point Foundation Trade and Vocation Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Sailfish Point Foundation Trade and Vocation Scholarship All public high school students in Martin County.	Not published	Up to $4K
WIOA Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Programs – Adult Education Program Subgrant, Round Three Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $40K The WIOA Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Programs aim to enhance adult education and literacy in South Carolina.	Not published	$40K
Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants US Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to foster economic and workforce advancement, as well as safe and affordable housing.	Not published	Varies
Umpqua Bank Fdn.: Community Grant - Small Grants Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Umpqua Bank, through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, continues to believe in the power of partnership by leading with a Social Impact Strategy and Community Grants program that reflects a deep commitment to improving economic…	Not published	Varies
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Training Workforce for Infrastructure Construction and Engineering (TWICE) Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership · Foundation Not published · $1M A research and curriculum development grant to improve education and training for the construction and engineering workforce.	Not published	$1M
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) PEO Sisterhood NE State Chapter · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.	Rolling	Up to $4K
Perkins Professional Development Grant Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Perkins Professional Development Grant aims to enhance career and technical education (CTE) by providing high-quality, evidence-based professional development for educators.	Not published	$10K – $25K
FY27 Credentials to Careers Grant - Aligning Career & Technical Education Programs with Industry-Recognized Credentials Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Madison's Train 2 Trades (MT2T) Program Madison Park Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies MPDC's Train 2 Trades program is a virtual hands-on workforce training initiative designed to prepare residents for entry-level positions in Boston's growing construction industry.	Not published	Varies
Digital Opportunity Grant for Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Broadband Center · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Digital Opportunity Grant for Utah aims to enhance digital equity by funding programs that empower communities with the technological means to participate fully in society.	Not published	$50K – $500K
MBDA Capital Readiness Program Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board Inc · Foundation Not published · $100M	Not published	$100M
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Program Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Minnesota state program providing grants for employers to create or expand dual-training (earn-as-you-learn) initiatives.	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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