MAEF Community and Technical Scholarship Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools students only Eligibility: - Mahtomedi Public Schools students pursuing post-secondary education - Must be pursuing…
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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Maine Blue Collar Student Scholarship Overview: The Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to Maine high school students pursuing trade school and career pathways in skilled…
Technical and Trade Scholarship Program Overview: This scholarship recognizes Maine students committed to further training in technical or trade fields and supports their transition into their…
Maine Workforce Development Compact Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary…
Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Program Funder: State of Iowa Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Purpose: Addresses workforce issues by assisting manufacturers that were negatively impacted by the…
Manufacturing Academy - Adult Apprenticeship Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties) Overview:…
Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program Type: Pre-apprenticeship/Training Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties)…
Manufacturing Education Grants- Post Secondary Scholarship Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Haas Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Gene Haas Foundation…
Manufacturing Matters Funder: Duke Energy, Economic Growth Group, Wayne County Foundation, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, and other partner…
Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Manufacturing…
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary…
Manufacturing Training Academies Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-00-2361 - Program: Manufacturing Training Academies - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Manufacturing Training Academies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $3,000,000 - US $6,000,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025…
Manufacturing Workforce Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Teshinsky Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 10, 2025 Summary The Manufacturing Workforce Training…
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Marianne Thielen Scholarship Funder: Marianne Thielen (donor/sponsor) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Manufacturing careers, machining Program Description Scholarship awarded through the…
Marianne Thielen Scholarship Overview: Scholarship as part of MPMA Education Foundation scholarship awards, named in honor of Marianne Thielen. Award Amount: $2,000 per student Geographic Scope:…
Marietta Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. Skilled Trades Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Marietta Kiwanis Foundationinc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program Overview: The Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program offers financial scholarship awards to students pursuing college, university, or trade…
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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