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.
Learn & Earn Program Program Name: Learn & Earn Program Geographic Scope: Region VI Workforce Development Board (West Virginia) Funding Source: West Virginia Community and Technical College System…
Learn and Earn Career Pathway Program Overview: An integrated academic and on-the-job learning program that combines competency development, coaching, mentorship, and professional development.…
Learner Voice Grants Funder: The Attainment Network Amount: $2,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Colorado (urban and rural communities) Program Purpose: Mini-grants awarded annually to organizations…
Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Learning Bridge Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Learning Bridge Foundation aims to…
Learning Event Support: Community-Led Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Advancing a Healthier…
LEE Initiative's Culinary Education Program Overview: A program that addresses gaps in job training and preparedness for high school students and young people in the Louisville, Kentucky community.…
Len Caldeira Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Illinois (Chicago area) Focus Areas: Real estate and related business education Eligibility: - Students at partner institutions including…
Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC - Community Grants Program Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and surrounding regions (Maryland, Virginia, Delaware) Funder: Les Dames…
Lewiston-Auburn Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Lewiston-Auburn Program Grant, supported…
Lexington Emergency Fund Organization: Lutheran Family Services Geographic Scope: Lexington, Nebraska Program Focus: Emergency cash assistance for workers affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure…
LGBTQIA+ Equality Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The LGBTQIA+ Equality Fund Grant supports…
Liberty Mutual Foundation- Discretionary Grants for Washington State Status: ACTIVE Funder: Liberty Mutual Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Liberty Mutual Foundation, through…
Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated:…
Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program (LVNLRP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: March…
LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The LIFE Association Trade…
Life Science Cares Philadelphia Multi-Year Grantmaking Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA Status: Currently in commitment period (2025-2028); NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS Award Information: - Total…
Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program (BioTalent) Funder: Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) Award Amount: Participants receive paid apprenticeships (compensation details not…
Lillian Saure Nursing Scholarship Funder: PioneerCare Foundation (administered by PioneerCare Auxiliary) Geographic Scope: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US and greater community Focus Areas: Nursing…
Lineworker Scholarship Funder: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (FMEC) Award Amount: Two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded each year Purpose: The scholarships are established to assist students…
Lineworker Scholarship Funder: Salem Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $3,000 Geographic Scope: Salem Electric service territory (Oregon - Marion and Polk counties) Focus Area: Electrical lineworker…