Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Michigan…
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.
Michigan Workforce Training Center Equipment (TEC) Grant Program Funder: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Status: Active program. $3 million statewide in 2022 with regional…
Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP) Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF) project at Penn State University Amount: Free - offered at no cost to eligible participants…
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track III: Workforce Development in Community Forestry Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: January 31,…
Mid-South RC&D Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Mid-South Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) Geographic Scope: Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery…
MiLEAP Grant Overview: A statewide grant providing free education, job training, and support services to local communities negatively impacted by the pandemic. Part of the U.S. Department of…
Military Heroes Program Funder: The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on military communities Focus Areas: - Support for active-duty…
Military Training Program Program Funder: Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) Status: Current program (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: United States Overview: PETE currently…
Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation / Milton A. Jewell Scholarship Fund Partner Institution: College of the Albemarle (COA) Workforce Development…
Minnesota Dual Training Grant Funder: Minnesota Office of Higher Education (administered through CRMC) Overview: A "learn-while-you-earn" workforce development grant that enables current CRMC…
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Program Overview: A Minnesota state program providing grants for employers to create or expand dual-training (earn-as-you-learn) initiatives. Purpose: To develop…
Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $6,000 - US $41,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Health…
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…
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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