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Overview _NOTE:_ * _This grant opportunity has been archived and replaced with updated grant pages to better reflect the funder's current funding categories._ * _Ending Death on the Job_ …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