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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Up to US $50,000
DALLAS MAVERICKS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

Part of $100 million national funding opportunity
LEHIGH VALLEY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MCELHATTAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _This grant opportunity has been archived and replaced with updated grant pages to better reflect the funder's current funding categories._ * _Ending Death on the Job_ …

MCELHATTAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open 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…

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

COPPER SHORES COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McIntyre Family Scholarship Funder: Portage Health Foundation (operating as Copper Shores Community) - funded by Kip and Trisha McIntyre Award Amount: $2,000 per award Number of Awards: Two…

Up to US $250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCW-Led Momentum Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2025 Summary The MCW-Led Momentum Grant, offered by the…

US $10,000 - US $200,000
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AMERICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEAF National Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation…

UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Overview: A state-run program designed to support behavioral health professionals with student loan debt by providing loan repayment…

Rheumatology Research Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Medical and Graduate Student…

MEDINA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees. _ About The Medina…

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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