Latinos in Technology Scholarship Funder: Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley, California (Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties) Focus Area: STEM (Science,…
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.
LaunchNW Rural Grant Status: CLOSED Overview: LaunchNW galvanizes entire communities to ensure that every child finds belonging and travels their best journey from birth to career attainment. The…
Laura Knaperek Nurse Training Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 annually Purpose: Established in memory of Laura Knaperek, an advocate for medically fragile and developmentally disabled individuals.…
Laura Rowe Burdick Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Laura Rowe Burdick Scholarship Fund, established by a…
Laurel Run Fund Overview: One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. This fund supports community awareness, prevention services and employment and…
Lauren P. Miller Apprenticeship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyoming Community Foundation Amount: US $600 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Lauren P. Miller Apprenticeship…
LaVern & Nola McEntire Memorial Lineworker's Scholarship Program Overview: Scholarship to help pay for costs to attend lineworker's school training. Award Amount: $3,000 Eligible Uses: Costs to…
Law Student Internship Program Geographic Scope: Illinois (Chicago area) Program Description: PILI's Law Student Internship Program places law students in paid internship positions at public interest…
Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Vo-Tech Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
LCCF Community Enrichment Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Laurens County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Laurens County Community Foundation…
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) Status: Active education-to-employment pathway Geographic Scope: Louisiana and Gulf Coast region, with priority for local students Program Focus: Healthcare…
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) Overview: An education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields who agree to work within the LCMC…
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) Overview: The LCMC Health Pipeline Program is an education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields…
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) Overview: The LCMC Health Pipeline Program is an education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields…
LEAD Impact Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The LEAD Impact Grant Program, established by…
LEAD Internship Program Funder: The CAFE Group Program Type: Leadership development and paid internship program Geographic Scope: Chicagoland (Chicago area) Program Description: LEAD connects college…
LEAD: BUILD Health Program Program Type: Community training and leadership development program Geographic Scope: New Orleans, LA, particularly the Claiborne Corridor Focus Areas: - Public health -…
Leadership at Its Best™ Program Funder: Syngenta (program design and sponsorship) Partner Organizations: National Wheat Foundation (NWF) and National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) Status:…
Leadership Grant These grants sponsor programs that grow business and economic development leadership skills for formal and informal community leaders. Details - Agency: Wyoming Business Council -…
Leadership Springfield Overview: Leadership Springfield is a premier leadership training program offered by The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. It is a 14-week series of half-day programs…
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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