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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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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…
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Local Infrastructure Hub Grant Application Bootcamp Status: Technical assistance program (registration closed as of August 31, 2022) Geographic Scope: Smaller and mid-sized cities with populations…
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LWDB Training and Development Grant Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: $5,000 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus Areas: - Local Workforce Development Board…
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Logan Nainoa Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Logan Nainoa Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship,…
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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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