Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,645 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	BPI Scholars Program Grant	Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI)	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain	The Denver Rotary Club Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Adult Day Reporting Center Program (DRCE)	Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy	Rolling	Varies
State	Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$50M
Foundation	STEM Next Opportunity Fellows	Stem Next Opportunity Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)	Touro Infirmary	Rolling	Up to 100% tuition and eligible fees
Foundation	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Primary Care Workforce Innovations Program	Trenton Health Team Aco Inc	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Community Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000)	The Abell Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Waffensmith Family Omnitool Fund Scholarships	Minnesota Precision Manufacturing	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Community Grant	Essentia Health Moose Lake	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant	Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition	Rolling	$52.2M
Foundation	Big Bets Fellowship: Economic Opportunity: United States	The Rockefeller Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Flywheel Fund for Career Choice Fellowship Program	Flywheel Fund for Career Choice	Rolling	Up to $170K
Foundation	CFES Workforce Development Grant	Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) (OH)	Ohio Department of Higher Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	St. Ann's Community Employee Scholarship Program	St Ann's Foundation Inc	Rolling	$425K
Foundation	Cloud Ceramics Masonry Scholarship Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	Small Grants Program: Capital Grants - Jobs	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fairfield County Foundation Grant	Fairfield County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	$250M
Foundation	Technical Assistance Grant	Commonwealth Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WEDC Capacity Building Grants (WI)	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)	Rolling	Up to $50K

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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.

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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