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 federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Ascendium Education Group Grant - Expand Apprenticeship Pathways	Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	Sachs Family Foundation Program Related Investments (PRIs)	The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WEAT Operator Training Grant Fund	Water Environment Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant	Hulsebosch Hope Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Grants Program: Operating Grants - Education	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants	Toyota	Rolling	Varies
State	Education and Workforce Innovation Commission Grants		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants	The Recycling Partnership Inc	Rolling	$80K
Foundation	Robert P. Goodwin Scholarship	Cheyenne County Hospital	Rolling	$500
Foundation	NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarship	Adams State University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Life Science Cares Philadelphia Multi-Year Grantmaking (2025-2028)	Life Science Cares Inc	Rolling	$600K
Foundation	Local Lamb Lessons Program	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Transition Readiness Grants	Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	Lake Geauga Fund Grant	The Cleveland Foundation	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	STEM Externships for Businesses	Idaho Stem Action Center Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helping our HeritAge Scholarship Program	Elevate Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development Grant	State of New Jersey Department of Health	Rolling	Up to $808K
Federal	NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ballmer Scholarship	Walla Walla University Alumni	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant	Learning Bridge Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Helping Professions Grant	The Charitable Division	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Bernard and Jerene Lemmen Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Mutual Community Funding - Workforce Development and Safety Training RFP Grant	Texas Mutual Insurance Company	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	Indiana Elks Vocational Grant	Indiana Elks Association	Rolling	$1K

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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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