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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US $5,000 - US $10,000
HB FULLER COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MIRANDA LUX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

TEXAS PODIATRIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

TEXAS COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$150,000
CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

Arkansas Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Tuition reimbursement
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Money-Back Guarantee Program Status: Enacted by Florida Legislature in 2021 through the Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act Geographic Scope: Florida (Daytona State College designated…

US $30,000 - US $50,000
Montana University System · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana's Future at Work Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana University System Amount: US $30,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Montana's Future at Work Grant aims to empower…

$10,000 - $12,000 per job created, maximum $500,000 per company
GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Montgomery County Job Creation Fund Program Name: Montgomery County's J.O.B.S. (Jobs Opportunities and Business Support) Initiative - Job Creation Fund Status: Applications are open Geographic Scope:…

BURTON D MORGAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burton D. Morgan Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Burton D. Morgan Foundation…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Morris Auto Parts 101 Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Morris Auto…

TR UW HELEN F KIMBALL-THE MOSES KIMBALL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Moses Kimball Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moses Kimball Fund Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Moses Kimball Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations providing job opportunities for…

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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