Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Nursing & Continuing Medical Education Scholarships Purpose: Provides scholarships to Rhode Island residents pursuing healthcare careers with a focus on nursing and medical education. Geographic…
Nursing Scholarships Funder: Augusta Health Foundation (VA, US) Geographic Scope: Virginia Focus Areas: Professional development and education for nurses Overview Augusta Health values skilled and…
Nursing Scholarships and Funds for Clinical Education Funder: Beacon Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Beacon Health System service area (Indiana and Michigan) Purpose: To support nurses pursuing…
Nursing School Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Board of Higher Education Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Nursing School Grant in Illinois aims…
Nursing School Loan Reimbursement Program Funder: Oak Hills Living Center Purpose: To provide financial support to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to pay off their nursing school…
Nursing Skills Program Overview: Helps low to moderate-income individuals up-skill or re-skill into high demand nursing careers. Funded through a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)…
NYC Youth in the Environment Initiative Program Name: New York City "Youth-in-the-Environment Initiative" Funders: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 & New England Interstate Water…
NYS Economic Development Grant Program Funder: New York State Office of Community Renewal Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE in partnership with Oneida County Geographic Scope: Oneida County, New York…
Overview How and Why Giving Back to Communities is Important to O’Reilly From O’Reilly Auto Parts’ inception, O’Reilly co-founder C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly instilled the culture of maintaining high…
OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP) Funder: Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Geographic Scope: New York State Overview: The OASAS Addiction Professionals…
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant…
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) (355417) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Amount: US…
Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Department of Labor Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Occupational Safety and Health…
Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant…
Oceanside Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant…
OCHIN+ Community Health Workers Training Program Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Award Amount: Nearly $3 million Award Date: November 11, 2022 Program Overview OCHIN…
Oct 1, 2026 - Sept 30, 2027 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program 100% of the net proceeds from Illinois lottery ticket sales are used to support Illinois veterans. On a quarterly basis,…
Office of Legal Immigration Grant Program (ND) Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2025 Summary The Office of Legal…
Office of Population Health Improvement, Community Health Workers The Office of Population Health Improvement houses the Community Health Worker (CHW) certification process, as well as the CHW…
Office of Population Health Improvement, Workforce Development Implements activities to improve accessibility and quality of health care by increasing the number of health care providers working…
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.
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.
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.