Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 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: 2,658; 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; 142 with a published date

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Emerging Leader Grants We Raise Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emerging Leader Grants are offered by We Raise Foundation for emerging leaders in Christian nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship Grant The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship supports students from rural Missouri and Illinois, offering renewable scholarships up to $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
United Way SunCoast Community Investments United Way Suncoast Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The current funding cycle continues through 2025 for awardees.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Grants / Allocation Grant Process United Way of Northwest Louisiana · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Through the allocation grant process, United Way distributes funds raised from workplace campaigns and individual donors to nonprofits providing programs in education, health, income, and basic needs.	Not published	$3K – $20K
New Generation of Nurses Fund Baptist Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Baptist Health Foundation, in partnership with Baptist Health Inc., established the New Generation of Nurses (NGN) Fund to address Alabama's critical nursing shortage by removing financial barriers to nursing education.	Not published	Varies
Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program Baywood Apartments Inc · Foundation Not published · $96K – $100K The Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships to current residents of Eden Housing properties who are pursuing educational, academic, and/or career advancement and vocational goals.	Not published	$96K – $100K
Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program Solar United Neighbors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-week program that helps walk farmers and rural small business owners through the REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) application process.	Not published	Varies
CDL Training Scholarships Nebraska Trucking Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Support students pursuing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training to strengthen the trucking industry by developing the next generation of Nebraska trucking professionals.	Rolling	Up to $2K
AmeriCorps VISTA Grant - City/College Partnership Albion College · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Workshop Development Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) · State Not published · Varies Training/work services for individuals with the most significant disabilities	Not published	Varies
Dairy Funding Accelerator Program (DFA) Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Specialized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training program for small-herd dairy farmers to expand operations through access to capital Training Topics (based on participant needs/interests):	Not published	Varies
Fredericks Family Scholarship Grant Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fredericks Family Scholarship, offered by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, provides vocational training scholarships to individuals seeking pathways to employment.	Not published	Up to $5K
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program Grant Minnesota Job Skills Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program aims to provide training and career opportunities for individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.	Not published	Up to $50K
BOK Charitable Contributions Bokf Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our goal with financial contributions from BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and economic wellbeing in the communities where BOK Financial operates and where our employees work and live including…	Not published	Varies
International Medical Graduate (IMG) Primary Care Residency Grant Program Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $390K The International Medical Graduate (IMG) Primary Care Residency Grant Program addresses the shortage of primary care doctors in Minnesota, particularly in underserved areas.	Not published	$390K
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state partnership with AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
On-The-Job Training (OJT) Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A hands-on method of teaching employees the knowledge and skills needed to perform a specific job.	Not published	Varies
Partnering Program Grant NECA-IBEW National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship Scholarship Associated Builders & Contractors · Foundation Not published · $1K Annual scholarship program supporting apprentices in skilled trades. The program was first announced in May 2024 with initial awards of $1,000 each.	Not published	$1K
Covista Foundation Grant Adtalem Global Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adtalem Global Education Foundation, established in 2010, is dedicated to enhancing education and community development.	Not published	Varies
MassLeague Grant Award Holyoke Health Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $46K Grants to support workforce development initiatives, including training programs and employment pathways in community health centers. Focus on addressing healthcare workforce shortages.	Not published	$46K
Registered Apprenticeship Expansion and Tax Credit Opportunities Masshire Hampden County Workforce Board Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K	Rolling	Up to $5K
Strengthening the Bilingual Mental Health Workforce Initiative Illinois Children's Healthcare · Foundation Not published · Varies Since August 2022, Illinois has received more than 41,000 men, women, and children who are categorized as “new arrivals.” To achieve desired health and well-being outcomes, new arrivals require a healthcare workforce that is culturally and…	Not published	Varies
Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship Skillsusa Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K This scholarship program was established in partnership with Fine Homebuilding to address the skills gap in the residential construction and remodeling industry.	Not published	$5K – $25K

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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 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 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 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 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, 46% 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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