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.
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…
McNeely Foundation: Youth Development Through Employment Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The McNeely Foundation's Youth Development…
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…
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…
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program — Phase II (MPPEP II) Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Geographic Scope: United States and its territories Program Status:…
Medallion Fund Scholarship program ( Certificate, license or other industry-recognized credential) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Last Updated: April 20, 2025…
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…
Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Medical and Graduate Student…
Overview _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees. _ About The Medina…
MediWork$ Overview: MediWork$ is an occupational skill development program providing eight weeks of healthcare administration career training at no cost to participants. Developed to open doors for…
Mellon Foundation: Economic Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Mellon Foundation's Economic Development Grant…
Member Organizing Committee (MOC) Grant Overview: A grant program designed to help CFT local unions conduct member outreach and recruitment efforts, particularly targeting part-time faculty members.…
Member2Member Mentoring Program Overview: An FWA mentoring program for members that pairs experienced professionals with members eager to build leadership skills and advance their careers within the…
Memorial Foundation for the Blind: Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Memorial Foundation for the Blind Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Memorial Foundation for the Blind provides…
Men & Boys' Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Main Street Community Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Men & Boys' Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance the lives of men…
Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rheumatology Research Foundation Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary…
Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) Funder: All Within My Hands (AWMH), created by Metallica members and management Geographic Scope: 75 community colleges across all 50 United States and Guam;…
Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) Funder: All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH), created by Metallica Geographic Scope: National program operating in 75 colleges across all 50 states and Guam Award…
MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: MGM Resorts Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund supports nonprofit…
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants Program Geographic Scope: Global (Africa, India, Israel, Texas, United States) Focus Areas: - Quality Schools - Classroom Supports - University Success - Jobs &…
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.