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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MADISON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

MPDC Workforce Diversity & Development Program Organization: Madison Park Development Corporation Program Type: Job placement, training, and workforce development Overview MPDC's Workforce Diversity…

MINNESOTA PRECISION MANUFACTURING · Closed · Annual Foundation

MPMA Education Foundation Scholarships Funder: Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Manufacturing…

MPMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

MPMA Education Foundation Scholarships Overview: The MPMA Education Foundation offers scholarships to help motivated students with an interest in manufacturing get the training they need to become…

THE MORRIS STULSAFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MSF: Pathways to Work Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation's Pathways to Work Grant focuses on empowering Bay…

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Rolling / Open Foundation

MT Urban and Community Forestry: Program Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Montana Urban and…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
Maine Technology Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

MTI Event Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Technology Institute Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The MTI Event Sponsorship provides financial…

50% of intern wages for 12-week program
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Municipal Intern Program Program Overview: Links undergraduate and graduate students with municipalities, authorities, and Councils of Governments for summer internship projects. LGA pays for half of…

Georgia Municipal Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Municipal Workforce Learning Lab Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Municipal Association Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Municipal Workforce Learning Lab, initiated by the National…

MutualOne Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

MutualOne Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mutualone Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MutualOne Charitable Foundation,…

Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

MVCF Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The MVCF Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for adult…

Up to 2 years of tuition, books, training materials, uniforms, and supplies
WORKFORCE ESCAROSA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

MyCSE Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Northwest Florida Focus Areas: - Healthcare - IT - Skilled trades - Industry certifications - Advanced degree…

DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund,…

Native American Agriculture Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About the Native American Agricultural Fund  The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers through strategic grantmaking in…

Approximately US $18,000,000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

NACD: Technical Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Amount: Approximately US $18,000,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The NACD…

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians · Rolling / Open Foundation

NAEMT Foundation Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The NAEMT Foundation…

EUCLID SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nancy Fike Memorial Scholarship for CVCC Students Funder: Euclid Schools Foundation About Nancy Fike: Nancy Fike served as a school board member for Nordonia Hills City Schools for nearly 20 years.…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NARI / Jim Harkey Memorial Scholarship Program Overview: The Jim Harkey Memorial Fund honors the legacy of one of NARI Charlotte's early leaders and serves as a vital part of the organization's…

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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