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.
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…
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: February 15, 2026…
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…
MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative Funder: MassDevelopment (state of Massachusetts) Program Type: Economic development coordinator support program Geographic Scope: Participating…
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…
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…
Matched Savings Program (Individual Development Accounts) Overview: Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are savings accounts established at participating banks that help working parents and…
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…
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…
Mavs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Mavericks Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks,…
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support…
MBDA Capital Readiness Program Funder: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce Funding Source: U.S. Department of Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative…
Overview _ Michigan College Access Network Our Mission Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going…
Overview _ Michigan College Access Network Our Mission Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going…
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Feeding Futures: Food Access and Insecurity) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcdonalds Corporation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: November 18,…
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Fostering Communities: Pathways to Empowerment ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcdonalds Corporation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: November 18,…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _This grant opportunity has been archived and replaced with updated grant pages to better reflect the funder's current funding categories._ * _Ending Death on the Job_ …
Overview _NOTE: McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis. If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire (See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above). Foundation…
McElhattan Foundation: Ending Death on the Job Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McElhattan Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The McElhattan Foundation focuses on innovative solutions to…
McGlame-Wordell Scholarship Funder: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Area: Education in plumbing, heating, and cooling industry Overview The…
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.