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.

2,734 grants
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Up to $2,500 per intern; $5,000 maximum per company
NORTH CAROLINA PORK COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

Concrete Masonry and Hardscape · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $5,000
National Education Association Staff Organization · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER FARGO MOORHEAD ECONOMIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER FARGO MOORHEAD ECONOMIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$100,000 - $10,000,000
Washington Headquarters Services · February 8, 2028 Federal

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…

THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Department of Labor · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$1,000 per scholarship
NEW ENGLAND CAR WASH ASSOCIATION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NECA Scholarship Program Funder: New England Carwash Association (NECA) Geographic Scope: New England region (Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states) Program History: Since…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

PSEG FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATIONFOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

New Beginnings Scholarship Funder: Lake Trust Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan Program Status: Open for applications January 12 - April 12, 2026 Overview The New Beginnings Scholarship supports…

Up to $7,500 per scholarship
CREDIT UNIONS CHARTERED IN THE STATE OF · Closed · Annual Foundation

New Beginnings Scholarship Funder: Lake Trust Foundation Status: Applications open January 12 – April 12, 2026 Geographic Scope: Michigan Overview: The New Beginnings Scholarship supports those…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

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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