Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

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STEM Externships for Businesses Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The STEM Action Center advances STEM and CS educational opportunities through collaborations, providing professional development and grant opportunities, sharing resources and best practices, recognizing STEM leaders, and putting forth…	Not published	Varies
Helping our HeritAge Scholarship Program Elevate Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Elevate Charities recognizes that the need for professionally trained clinicians is growing, and the population requiring geriatric care is increasing at an equal or greater rate.	Not published	Varies
Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $808K The Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance public health infrastructure by funding mentorship programs for newly licensed Health Officers and workforce…	Not published	Up to $808K
Ballmer Scholarship Walla Walla University Alumni Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ballmer scholarship is a full-ride scholarship available to Walla Walla University Master's of Social Work (MSW) students.	Not published	Varies
Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant Learning Bridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Learning Bridge Foundation aims to empower individuals caught in poverty and discrimination by providing scholarships for education and job training.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Helping Professions Grant The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rotary Club of Portsmouth's Helping Professions Grant provides essential financial support to residents of the Seacoast looking to enter or advance in direct care professions.	Not published	Up to $5K
Bernard and Jerene Lemmen Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bernard and Jerene Lemmen Memorial Scholarship Allegan or Ottawa County graduating senior, graduating early college student, current college student, or adult returning to school.	Not published	Varies
Texas Mutual Community Funding - Workforce Development and Safety Training RFP Grant Texas Mutual Insurance Company · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Texas Mutual is offering funding for workforce development and safety training initiatives to strengthen Texas's economy.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Indiana Elks Vocational Grant Indiana Elks Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Indiana Elks Vocational Grant provides essential financial support to Indiana high school seniors seeking vocational education.	Not published	$1K
LMTA Foundation & LCTCS Transportation Workforce Scholarship (Trucking & CDL Scholarship) LMTA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $6K A partnership between the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) Foundation and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation to support workforce education in Louisiana's trucking and transportation…	Not published	$5K – $6K
AGC Education Foundation Scholarships AGC of Washington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AGC Education Foundation awards annual scholarships to students pursuing construction management and construction trades degrees at Washington State higher education institutions.	Not published	Varies
Kosasa Foundation Opportunity Youth Grant Kosasa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Kosasa Foundation Opportunity Youth Grant aims to support organizations that assist Opportunity Youth (ages 16-24) who are disconnected from education and employment in Hawaii.	Not published	$50K
Commonwealth Corps Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Commonwealth Corps engages Massachusetts residents of all ages and backgrounds in direct service to strengthen communities, address critical needs, and increase volunteerism.	Not published	Varies
Pathways to Recovery - Round 2 NGO Grant New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Pathways to Recovery - Round 2 NGO grant aims to support individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic through training, career services, and employment opportunities.	Not published	Up to $1M
EDUC8 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Workforce Training in Regenerative Medicine Grant California Institute for Regenerative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $6.9M Conference Grants and Research Training Awards The mission of California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is to accelerate world class science to deliver transformative regenerative medicine treatments in an equitable manner to a…	Not published	Up to $6.9M
Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K	Not published	$500 – $4K
Small Grants Program: Program Grants - Jobs The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process.	Not published	Varies
Project ACCESS: Grant for Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project ACCESS: Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future (JFF), with support from the PwC Foundation, is creating and supporting a cohort of 10 exemplary community and technical colleges in…	Not published	Varies
Work Readiness Training (WRT) Program Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A FREE 4-week virtual training program designed to prepare Brooklyn residents for immediate employment.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Change Leader Program Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Colorado Change Leader Program, initiated by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, aims to cultivate effective leaders in creative industries.	Not published	Up to $500
Youth Programs (RFP #24-03) Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fremont Area Community Foundation's Community Development Grants aim to enhance local economies and natural resources through collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Youth Funding Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Varies The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Funding aims to support marginalized youth aged 18-24 facing barriers to education, training, and employment.	Not published	Varies
NYC Youth in the Environment Initiative Partnership for Environmental Technology Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Summer youth employment and training project designed to:	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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