Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
NBA Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Basketball Association Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The NBA Foundation Grants aim to empower…
NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarship Funder: NBCC Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: National (United…
NBRC: Catalyst Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Border Regional Commission Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The NBRC Catalyst Program aims to stimulate economic growth in northern…
NC Pork Student Intern Reimbursement Program Funder: North Carolina Pork Council Program Status: Active Purpose: Encourages pork producers and pork production companies to introduce students to…
NCMA Education and Research Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CONCRETE MASONRY AND HARDSCAPES ASSOCIATION Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The NCMA Education and Research Foundation Grant…
NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Host Partnerships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The NCRC…
NCUEA-NEA Urban Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The NCUEA-NEA Urban Grants, funded by…
ND Regional Workforce Impact Grant (RWIP) Overview: A North Dakota state grant program that provides funding to regional workforce entities to design and implement innovative solutions to address…
ND Working Parents Relief Program (WPCCR Pilot) Overview: A pilot program offered by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services designed to help employers attract and retain employees who…
NDEP STEM Open NFO This is an open NFO, applicants may apply to this posting or subsequent amendments for specific STEM activities. See the Related Documents tab for the full NFO, and amendments…
Near & Far Aid Association Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Near & Far Aid Association Inc. Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Near & Far Aid Association is dedicated to combating poverty in…
Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Labor Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program…
NEDCorps 2.0 Immigrant Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The NEDCorps 2.0 Immigrant…
Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development Amount: Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The…
Neighborhood Builders Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of…
Neighborhood Partners Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PSEG Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Partners Program, initiated by the PSEG…
Neil T. Adkins Scholarship Memorial Background: The Neil T. Adkins Scholarship was established in memory of a young man who was killed in an automobile accident in June 2009. Neil was 20 years old…
New American Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce Development Legal Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025…
Tax credit program for apprenticeships in new and emerging industries. Specific details available on the dedicated webpage.
New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Funder: SocialWorks (founded by Chance the Rapper) Overview: A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning…
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.