Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
LINLA Academic Scholarships Overview: LINLA awards academic scholarships to horticultural students committed to practicing their craft on Long Island, investing in the future of the industry.…
LINLA Innovation Grants Overview: LINLA awards innovation grants to support projects that provide value to the horticulture and landscape industry on Long Island. Geographic Scope: Long Island, New…
LISC Small Business Seeking Financing Ready Series Overview: Program from LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) referenced by Van Ness Main Street to help small businesses seeking financing.…
Live Your Dream Award Overview: A signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas that provides grants to head-of-household women pursuing educational or career training opportunities.…
Live Your Dream Award Overview: Provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Eligibility: - Woman must be the primary…
Live Your Dream Award: Education and Training for Women Funder: Soroptimist International of Sequim Club 111124 (WA, US) Geographic Scope: Primary focus on women in the community; applications…
Overview Liberty Mutual Foundation Established in 2003, Liberty Mutual Foundation supports the communities in which Liberty Mutual employees live and work. In conjunction with our nonprofit partners,…
LMTA Foundation & LCTCS Transportation Workforce Scholarship Overview: A partnership between the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) Foundation and the Louisiana Community and Technical…
Local Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Program Overview: The LCDI Program is an Amalfi Foundation Initiative which takes a proactive and individualized approach to philanthropy focused on…
Local Conservation Corps Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Local Conservation…
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.
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.
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.