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.

2,734 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
MAHTOMEDI AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · April 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

MAEF Community and Technical Scholarship Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools students only Eligibility: - Mahtomedi Public Schools students pursuing post-secondary education - Must be pursuing…

MAINE BLUE COLLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Maine Blue Collar Instructor Scholarship Overview: The Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation offers a scholarship program to support and recognize Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors…

MAINE BLUE COLLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

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…

Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CEDAR RAPIDS METRO · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOUTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Manufacturing Academy - Adult Apprenticeship Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties) Overview:…

SOUTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program Type: Pre-apprenticeship/Training Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties)…

Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation · Rolling / Open · Annual 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…

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Commerce And Econ Opp · April 30, 2026 State

Manufacturing Training Academies Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-00-2361 - Program: Manufacturing Training Academies - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…

US $3,000,000 - US $6,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Teshinsky Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MINNESOTA PRECISION MANUFACTURING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Marianne Thielen Scholarship Funder: Marianne Thielen (donor/sponsor) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Manufacturing careers, machining Program Description Scholarship awarded through the…

MPMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.

Ready to apply for these grants?

  • Assess your eligibility for this grant
  • Draft a tailored application narrative
  • Track the deadline and get reminders
  • Find similar grants from other funders