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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Louise McCarren Herring Grant Funder: Ohio Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) Program Type: Training/Professional Development Grant Geographic Scope: Ohio Focus Area: Credit Union Development Educators…
Louisiana Trucking Research and Education Council (LaTREC) Funding Overview: Funding opportunity for projects that increase Louisiana's trucking industry development, education, and research. Legal…
Low Income Worker Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The…
Lowe's SkillsUSA Community Service Grants Funder: Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Community service projects,…
Lowe's SkillsUSA Community Service Grants Funder: Lowe's and Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Status: Active, ongoing grant program since 2006 Total Funding: $1.5 million distributed in…
Lubbock Manufacturers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Lubbock Manufacturers Scholarship, established by local…
Luling Foundation: Trade/Vocational Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luling Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Luling Foundation offers a one-time $1,000…
Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luther I. Replogle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant…
Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Amount: US $62,200 Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The…
M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation Grant aims to support individuals and…
M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant…
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.