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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Career Pathways Training Grant	Teshinsky Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIR Collaborative	Creative Waco	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SER YouthBuild Construction Institute	Ser Metro Detroit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Electrical Lineworker Scholarships	Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc	Rolling	From $1K
Foundation	CFSI Education Fund Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Dream Up! Child Care Supply-Building Grant	Oshkosh Area United Way Inc	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) Program – PY 25-26 Grant	California Employment Development Department	Rolling	Up to $1.5M
Foundation	WMCA Scholarship to IIMC Annual Conference	Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WKU Foodservice Design Certificate Program Scholarship	Fcsi Educational Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Employment-based Tuition Scholarship	Pioneer Home Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Consortium Development and Planning Grants	Linked Learning Alliance	Rolling	$48M
Foundation	Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)-Continuation-Year 4 Grant	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $159K
Foundation	WIOA Youth Services	Employ Milwaukee Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PA Veteran Employment Program	Delaware County Community College	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship Grant	National Academy of Sciences	Rolling	$64K – $69K
Foundation	Workforce Supportive Services (WSS)	Economic Opportunity Board of Clark	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate Catalysts Leadership Program	Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michigan Justice Fund Re-Entry and Workforce Development RFP	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship	Vigran Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Forestry Grants Program: Workforce Development	Texas A&M Forest Service	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	General Operating / Flexible Support Grants	Oceanfirst Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFGC Community Impact Grants	The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Song-Brown - Certified Nurse Midwifery Grant Program	California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)	Rolling	$13K – $225K
Foundation	Resident Development Fund	Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing	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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