Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
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…
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…
NAMM Foundation Global Grantmaking Program: Music Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Namm Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The NAMM 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.…
Nasdaq Foundation Economic Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nasdaq Philanthropic Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Nasdaq Foundation Advancing wealth creation…
NASTT No-Dig North Municipal & Utility Scholarship Overview: Awards employees of North American municipalities, government agencies and utility owners who have limited or no training funds with a…
NASTT No-Dig Show Municipal & Public Utility Scholarship Overview: Awards employees of North American municipalities, government agencies and utility owners who have limited or no training funds with…
National Association of EMTs Scholarship Program Program Overview: Southern Region is committed to assisting current and potential EMS providers throughout the region in receiving EMS education.…
National Cyber Scholarship Competition Overview: An annual competition designed to identify and rank top talent in cybersecurity among high school and college students, awarding scholarships and free…
National Cyber Scholarship Program Overview: The National Cyber Scholarship program empowers America's future Cyber Stars by awarding more than $2 million in scholarships and $13.8 million in…
National Dislocated Worker Grant - Roseburg Forest Products Closure Support Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Announcement Date: March 11, 2026 (announced March 10, 2026) Geographic Scope: Douglas…
National Dislocated Worker Grants National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded to the state of West Virginia episodically as FEMA declares a disaster.. Details - Division: Workforce West Virginia -…
National Family Medicine Residency Program Funder: Unity Health Care Inc (Washington, DC) Program Type: Medical residency training program Geographic Scope: Multi-state program with locations in…
National Scholarship and Trades Stipend Program Purpose: Recognizes outstanding ACE students who demonstrate exceptional commitment, leadership, and a clear passion for pursuing careers in the design…
Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Nations Development Institute Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant,…
Native Farmers in Residence Program Amount: $3,000 stipend per farmer over one-year tenure Status: Active/Ongoing (inaugural program launched) Geographic Scope: New Mexico (central/northern region)…
Native Forward CPA Examination Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Native Forward CPA Examination Funding provides crucial…
Native Tree Nursery RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Native Tree Nursery RFP The Patrick Leahy…
Natural Resource Stewardship Career Pathways Geographic Scope: California statewide Focus Areas: - Career development and training in natural resources - Job skills development for underrepresented…
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.
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.
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.