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.
Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Hospital…
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs (MN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $400,000…
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Job…
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership: Short Form and Pre-Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated:…
Minnesota Microgrant Partnership Funder: The Arc Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: - Competitive employment - Accessible housing - Community inclusion Eligibility: - Adults receiving…
Minnesota Paid Leave - Public Outreach Grants (MN) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 15, 2025…
Minnesota Pipe Trades Scholarship Funder: PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION NO 539 (Minnesota) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Program Type: Scholarship A scholarship program through the Minnesota Pipe Trades,…
Minnesota Pipe Trades Scholarship (Elmer Walls Memorial) Overview: At least two scholarships are awarded annually in memory of Brother Elmer Walls to dependents of United Association members in good…
Minnesota Racial Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: H.B. Fuller Company Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Racial Equity Fund Grant…
Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated:…
Minnesota Teamsters Construction Apprenticeship Training Program Funder: Teamsters Local 120 Geographic Scope: Minnesota, Wisconsin, and union jurisdiction areas Focus: Training individuals to…
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary…
MIOSHA MIWISH Grants Funder: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Overview: Grants available for small businesses in Michigan to purchase safety and health-related…
Miranda Lux Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miranda Lux Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Miranda Lux Foundation Grant supports innovative pre-vocational and vocational…
Mission Travel Grant Overview: Travel grant for podiatric residents to participate in medical missions supported by TPMF. Geographic Scope: Texas Eligibility: - Texas residents in podiatric residency…
Missouri State Board of Nursing Grant Funder: Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN) Award Date: February 2023 Geographic Scope: Bolivar, Missouri and surrounding communities Focus Areas: Nursing…
MN AWWA Community College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The MN AWWA Community College…
MN Youthbuild Program Funder: Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development Amount: $150,000 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus Areas: - Trade…
Modernization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Modernization Grant, offered by the Arkansas Department of Education, supports…
Momentum Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Momentum Grants are designed to empower individuals facing poverty in…
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.