Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

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Nordstrom Community Grant Nordstrom · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Georgia Energy Grant Program Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Georgia Energy Grant Program, administered by the Georgia Municipal Association, aims to enhance energy planning, efficiency, workforce development, and resiliency in local communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
American Water Charitable Foundation - Workforce Readiness Grant Program Penn's Northeast Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K Central Montco Technical High School (Montgomery County): Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry (Luzerne County):	Not published	$25K – $50K
Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA Grant Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA invites Massachusetts organizations to partner with AmeriCorps to address local community needs.	Not published	Varies
Bob Sargeant Skills Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Shelby County · Foundation Not published · $2K The Community Foundation of Shelby County To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.	Not published	$2K
United Tompkins Impact Fund (UTIF) United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UTIF grants are awarded on a 2-year cycle to agencies and organizations that address identified priorities to meet community needs.	Not published	Varies
CTE Transportation Grants NH Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies In June 2023, the New Hampshire legislature appropriated $4 million for the 2024-2025 biennium to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), to develop a career and technical education (CTE) incentive grant to encourage…	Not published	Varies
BPI Scholars Program Grant Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) is committed to making a positive impact on our community by ensuring that high school students in Colorado experiencing financial hardship have access to quality post-secondary education and career…	Not published	Up to $5K
Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy	Not published	Varies
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $50M	Not published	$50M
STEM Next Opportunity Fellows STEM Next Opportunity Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The STEM Next Opportunity Fellows program places STEM education experts within federal agencies to expand access to out-of-school time STEM learning.	Not published	Varies
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) Touro Infirmary · Foundation Not published · Up to 100% tuition and eligible fees The LCMC Health Pipeline Program is an education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields who agree to work within the LCMC Health system after earning their degrees.	Not published	Up to 100% tuition and eligible fees
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Primary Care Workforce Innovations Program Listed by Trenton Health Team Aco Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K To explore ways to reorganize current staffing in physician's offices and clinics to improve patient service without increasing costs.	Not published	$150K
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program, part of Governor Wolf’s Jobs that Pay Initiative, aims to bolster Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector by funding projects that enhance workforce readiness and entry-level job…	Not published	Up to $200K
Community Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000) The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $10K The Abell Foundation's Community Development Grants support initiatives in Baltimore City that enhance quality of life and address urban poverty.	Not published	From $10K
Waffensmith Family Omnitool Fund Scholarships Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association · Foundation Not published · $2K Scholarships awarded through the MPMA Education Foundation to support students pursuing manufacturing careers, with particular emphasis on quality assurance, machining, and manufacturing engineering.	Not published	$2K
Community Grant Essentia Health Moose Lake · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address four key priority areas:	Rolling	Varies
Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition · Foundation Not published · $52.2M The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) coalition, led by the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation, received this EDA funding to transform the Detroit area's legacy automotive industry into a highly competitive advanced mobility cluster.	Not published	$52.2M
Big Bets Fellowship: Economic Opportunity: United States The Rockefeller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Pre-proposal deadline represents deadline for fellows to complete the Eligibility Form and Pre-Application Form._ Our mission, promoting the well-being of humanity throughout the world, remains unchanged since 1913.	Not published	Varies
Flywheel Fund for Career Choice Fellowship Program Flywheel Fund for Career Choice · Foundation Not published · Up to $170K The Flywheel Fund for Career Choice is an innovative nonprofit designed to expand career options for law school students by easing the burden of loan repayment.	Not published	Up to $170K
CFES Workforce Development Grant Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The CFES Workforce Development Grant supports programs aimed at enhancing job training and career advancement, particularly for underrepresented groups such as individuals with disabilities and non-traditional students.	Not published	Up to $8K
Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) (OH) Ohio Department of Higher Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) provides financial assistance to Ohio residents demonstrating significant financial need as determined by the FAFSA.	Not published	Varies
St. Ann's Community Employee Scholarship Program St Ann's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $425K	Not published	$425K
Cloud Ceramics Masonry Scholarship Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by: Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desiresBuilding a permanent endowmentFacilitating prudent management and care of fundsMeeting needs through grants, awards…	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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