Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,645 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Soft Skills Research Fund: Curated Portfolio of Research Projects Grant	Innovations for Poverty Action A	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	L.I.F.T. Fund (Leveraged Investment for Federal Traction) Fund for Appalachian Kentucky	Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Emerging Erie Fund Grant	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Jewish Fund for Human Needs (JFHN)	Jewish Community Relations Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Investing in Our Communities Grant	Regions Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JSDC Workforce Pathways Program	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship	Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA INC	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BRIMM 101 Scholarship at UBC	Women in Mining National	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ronald J. Jelinek Memorial Fund for Welding Education Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jim McGarvey Scholarship for Union Leadership in Public Education and Service	Montana Federation of Public Employees	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GPCAH: Community Pilot Grant	University of Iowa	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	SMILE Workforce Grants	Metrohartford Alliance Inc	Rolling	$7K – $1M
Foundation	Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) Scholarship Grant	Carolinas Credit Union League	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Proposition 68 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) (CA) Grant	California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$300K – $2M
Foundation	Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs (WIOA)	Employ Milwaukee Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JPF Culinary Training Program Grants	Jacques Pepin Foundation The	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program	Carolina Fintech Hub	Rolling	$18 – $55K
Foundation	PAB Broadcast Engineer Futures Enterprise	Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters	Rolling	Up to $998
Foundation	Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant	Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition	Rolling	$5M
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Retention Bonus Program	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	$2K – $6K
Foundation	United Way Grant Application for Beltrami County Non-Profits	United Way of Bemidji Area	Rolling	$5K – $40K
Foundation	Go MN! Service Provider Grant: Rochester	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 1, 2, 4, 5 Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $130K
Foundation	Len Caldeira Scholarships (SIOR Chicago Chapter)	Sior Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K

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About 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.

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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