Louisiana Trucking Research and Education Council (LaTREC) Funding Overview: Funding opportunity for projects that increase Louisiana's trucking industry development, education, and research. Legal…
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.
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 Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Status: Active, ongoing grant program since 2006 Total Funding: $1.5 million distributed in…
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,…
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…
MA Repay: MassHealth Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Funder: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers…
MA Repay: MassHealth Primary Care Student Loan Repayment Program Funder: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers…
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Mabel Louise Riley…
Machias Savings Bank: Community Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Machias Savings Bank Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Machias Savings Bank Community…
Machias Savings Bank: Donations, Pledges, Sponsorships, and Capital Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Machias Savings Bank Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Machias Savings Bank offers…
Machias Savings Bank: Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Machias Savings Bank Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Machias Savings Bank Workforce…
MacRobert Trust: Horticultural Training Grant Scheme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The MacRobert Trust Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The MacRobert Trust Horticultural Training Scheme offers hands-on…
MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day - Year of Women in Manufacturing Scholarship Status: Active (inaugural recipient awarded in 2022) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Program Overview: Scholarship…
Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Visionary Partners Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Madison Visionary…
Madison's Train 2 Trades (MT2T) Program Organization: Madison Park Development Corporation Program Type: Hands-on workforce training in construction and building trades Overview MPDC's Train 2 Trades…
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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