Kansas Promise Act Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Board of Regents Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship provides…
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.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Board of Regents Amount: Up to US $33,330 Last Updated: June 06, 2025 Summary The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a…
Kauffman Foundation: Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Amount: More than US $250,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Kauffman Foundation's Project Grant…
Kauffman Foundation: Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Amount: More than US $150,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Kauffman Foundation offers research…
KEA Scholarship Fund - Vocational/Career and Technical Education Scholarships Funder: Kodiak Electric Association Inc (AK, US) Geographic Scope: Kodiak, Alaska area Program Focus: Supporting students…
Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Assistance Program Overview: Thanks to the Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund, students in select technical education certificate programs who plan to…
Ken R. Flikkema Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Ken R. Flikkema Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State…
Kenneth and Karen Kress Photonics Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Kenneth and Karen Kress Photonics Scholarship at…
Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth King Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Kenneth King…
Kenneth King Foundation: Removing Barriers to Employment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth King Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Kenneth King…
Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (KY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Department for Local Government Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Appalachian Regional…
Overview _Note: Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ * [Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Improving Health & Wellbeing]() * [Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program -…
Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund (KY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund supports innovative…
Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kern Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers…
Key Bank Philanthropic Support - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Key Bank Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary KeyBank's Community Grants support tax-exempt…
Key Funding Initiative (KFI) Grants Status: Active responsive grant program Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Funding Model: Responsive grants awarded in multiple cycles throughout the year Six…
KeyBank Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keybank Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The KeyBank Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations…
KeyBank Shed-ucation Initiative Grant Funder: KeyBank Award Amount: $150,000 Geographic Scope: Lane County, Oregon (rural public high schools) Focus Areas: - Career Technical Education (CTE) student…
Kimball Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kimball Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training,…
Kitchen Infrastructure and Training and Retention and Recruitment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CA Department of Education Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Kitchen…
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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