US LBM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund Program Overview: The Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of a respected leader while supporting young adults pursuing an education and/or…
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
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US $1,000
ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mark Lightfoot Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Mark Lightfoot Scholarship, established by the St.…
Up to $350
RURAL ACTION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Market Managers Scholarship Funder: Rural Action Inc (OH, US) Award Amount: Up to $350 per scholarship Funding Source: Farmers Market Promotion Program of the USDA Purpose Rural Action awards…
MARLEH LEHMANN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation - WCTC Partnership Funder: Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation (Wisconsin) Overview: Scholarships donated to Wisconsin College of Technology (WCTC) to support…
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Marshfield Clinic Nursing Scholarships Funder: Marshfield Clinic Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Nursing education - Healthcare workforce development Description: Awards scholarships to…
$1,000 per award (2 scholarships annually)
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship Funder: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Joint Council 32 (Minnesota) - Keegel Yates Teamsters Joint Council 32 Education Fund Purpose: To support adult…
$4,000 Scholarship + $6,000 Internship Award + Winter Conference registration & lodging
ARIZONA CITY COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Marvin A. Andrews Scholarship/Internship Purpose: Honors the dedicated years of service by Marvin Andrews, former City Manager of Phoenix. Designed to financially assist Arizona students in public…
Rural Maryland Council Grants · May 15, 2026 State
Increases capacity of rural-serving nonprofit organizations and community colleges to meet rural development challenges and establish public/private partnerships for leveraging non-state funding…
Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism · Rolling / Open Foundation
Maryland AmeriCorps State Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Maryland AmeriCorps State Grants program,…
Up to US $19,434,000
Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: Up to US $19,434,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Maryland Grow Your…
APPALACHIAN OHIO MANUFACTURERS COALITION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Masonic Lodge #390 Scholarship Program Funder: Harmar Masonic Lodge #390 in collaboration with Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition (AOMC) Geographic Scope: Appalachian Ohio region Award Amount:…
$440 per week (pre-tax) for ~10 months
Social Finance Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Massachusetts Career Ladder Program (CLP) Overview: Helps current Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other direct care workers in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, home care, and…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: February 15, 2026…
Social Finance Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund Overview: Offers 0% interest loans to Massachusetts residents to enroll in and complete training programs leading to good-paying, in-demand climate jobs. Covers…
JOBS FOR FALL RIVER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative Funder: MassDevelopment (state of Massachusetts) Program Type: Economic development coordinator support program Geographic Scope: Participating…
$46,000
HOLYOKE HEALTH CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
MassLeague Grant Award Funder: Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (MassLeague) Award Amount: $46,000 (as awarded to HHC in 2022) Award Date: February 18, 2022 Overview Grants to support…
Up to $5,000
SPRUCE ROOT INC · January 9, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Master Class / Leading Through Uncertainty: A Master Class for Entrepreneurs Overview: A transformative three-day workshop for experienced mid-stage entrepreneurs to develop growth plans, explore…
Up to $6,000 (participant saves up to $2,000, receives up to $4,000 match)
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF OKLAHOMA CITY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Matched Savings Program (Individual Development Accounts) Overview: Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are savings accounts established at participating banks that help working parents and…
Hacienda Inc · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Matt Salmon Nurse Education Training Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 annually Purpose: To help cover education costs associated with earning an LPN, RN, or BSN degree for one Hacienda HealthCare…
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Matthew VanFleet Memorial Automotive Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships are…
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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