NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Economic Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: March 22,…
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.
NIBCA Centennial Undergraduate Scholarship Funder: Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association (NIBCA) Status: One-time scholarship offered in 2019 in celebration of NIBCA's Centennial. This…
NIBCA Leadership Rockford Program Tuition Award Funder: Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association (NIBCA) Education Committee Overview: Annual award providing complimentary tuition for NIBCA…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants focused on education to support…
NIEHS CCCHST/PETE Program Program Name: Community and College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST), administered by the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) Funder:…
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants (Non-Environment Requests) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The…
Overview _NOTE: Applicants will be asked to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) ONLY. Fund Advisors will review LOI’s in the winter of 2022 – 2023 and expect to invite a narrowed field to participate…
NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program NIST MEP invites applications from current MEP Centers for projects that will add capabilities to the MEP Program by achieving one or more of the criteria set…
NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The NJ Growing…
NJ Opportunity Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The NJ Opportunity…
NJ Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The NJ Pre-Apprenticeship in…
NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $1,500,000 Last Updated: September…
NJCCR RFA for the Fellowship Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The NJCCR…
NKY Funders' Grants Overview: An ongoing collaborative program that convenes multiple foundations and funders around mini-grant competitions for nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell,…
NOFO- Film and TV Workforce Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $50,000 - US $180,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025…
NOLA LEADS Apprenticeship Program Funder: U.S. Department of Labor - Apprenticeship Building America Initiative Award Amount: $4,000,000 Overview: A career-connected learning collaborative powered by…
Overview Non-Profit Training Resources Fund Non-profit organizations are often the backbone of a community, providing necessary services like job placement, meal delivery and training that wouldn't…
Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $110,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW)…
Noncustodial Parent Employment Program (NCPEP) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Northwest Florida Program Type: Grant-based workforce initiative Mission: "Second…
Nonprofit ENG(INE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nonprofit ENG(INE) Amount: Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Nonprofit ENG(INE) Grant, led by AlleyCorp,…
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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