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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Color-Filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program Scholarships	Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJ Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education Grant	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant	Illinois Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Catalytic Grant Program	Neighborhood Allies Inc	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Richard J. Bilo Memorial Scholarship	Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MRHC Foundation Employee Growth and Development Scholarship	McAlester Regional Health Center Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Grant	California Employment Development Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Continuing Education Scholarships	Blue Ridge Community College Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New American Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce Development Legal Services Grant	Minnesota Department of Human Services	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	Minnesota Pipe Trades Scholarship	Pipe Fitters Local Union No 539	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship Grant	Marshall County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farm Apprentice Mentoring (FAM) Program	Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GMF: Cycle 2 - General Operating Support Grant	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Advancing Workforce Mobility: RFP for Credential Transparency and Skills Validation	Education Design Lab	Rolling	$250K – $3.5M
Foundation	Tom Weiskopf Scholarship Fund	Spanish Peaks Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Healthcare Scholarship Program	Oak Hills Memorial Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Yappers Grant	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Farm and Food Funding Accelerator (FFFA)	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Trade and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance	Department of Labor	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Communities Health Care Investment Program Grant	Texas Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Aspire Internship Program	Greater Winston-salem	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Lakes ReNEW - NSF Regional Innovation Engine (Workforce Development Component)	Big Step Inc	Rolling	$160M
Foundation	Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp	Arizona Community College Coordinating	Rolling	$145K
Foundation	Welding Workforce Grant	Aws Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $50K

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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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