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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LONG ISLAND NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.…

LONG ISLAND NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Van Ness Group Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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.…

$250 - $3,500
Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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.…

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Soroptimist International of Sequim Club 111124 · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

LIBERTY MUTUAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

6 months of financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, career certifications, professional apparel, car insurance, gas cards, healthcare, mental health referrals, individualized assistance)
The Amalfi Jets Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Jobs Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Local Jobs Fund Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of Central…

HUDSON VALLEY AGRI-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Local Lamb Lessons Program Purpose: Series of workshops and site visits aimed specifically at farmers beginning or interested in building a profitable sheep enterprise Program Status: Registration…

BERKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Meat Processing Support Program Purpose: Aims to improve processing bottlenecks for livestock farmers in the Berkshire-Taconic Region, supporting livestock producer viability and the…

$9,000/month for 12 months ($108,000 total)
THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LOFT Fellowship Overview Organization: The Leadership Network Mission: To invest in today's most talented campaign and public service leaders, expand their perspectives, deepen their experience,…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

JD Finish Line Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louder Than Words Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Louder Than Words Grant Program, supported…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded individuals who cherished their community and wanted to ensure future…

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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