Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals…
Offshore Wind Works - Workforce Training & Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Offshore Wind Works…
Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship Organization: Partners In Island Education Inc (PIE) Geographic Scope: Vinalhaven, Maine Focus Areas: Post-secondary education at less-than-four-year programs (vocational,…
Overview _NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round; however, funding decisions are made three times a year. Applications are evaluated three times per year during committee meetings._ Foundation…
Ohio AmeriCorps Formula Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ServeOhio Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Ohio AmeriCorps Formula Grants, administered by ServeOhio, engage over 80,000 Americans…
Ohio Chamber Research Foundation Fellows Program Overview: A groundbreaking initiative designed to improve Ohio's business climate through rigorous research, innovative policy development, and…
Ohio Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways, Upskilling, and Retention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $10,000,000 Last Updated: March…
Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) (OH) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Higher Education Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) provides financial assistance to…
Old National Bank Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Old National Bank Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Old National Bank Foundation offers grants to…
OLI Grant Program - Category: Workforce Development - Agency: ND Department of Commerce
On the Job Training (OTJ) Funder: Alabama Department of Labor and Alabama Department of Commerce Geographic Scope: Alabama Overview: A partnership program to help employers create a plan to train new…
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Overview: On-the-Job Training addresses the critical workforce needs of eligible employers in attaining a qualified, skilled workforce with the competencies they need.…
On-The-Job Training (OJT) Overview: A hands-on method of teaching employees the knowledge and skills needed to perform a specific job. OJT allows employees to gain experience working in situations…
One & All Program Overview: LEAP's longest-running entrepreneurial support initiative that provides intensive 2-month training for aspiring business owners from all walks of life across the Lansing…
One AWWA Operator Scholarship (OAOS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 27, 2025 Summary Overview About MN AWWA The Minnesota…
One-on-One Coaching Program Type: Individual business coaching through Caravan SBDC Overview: Our team of Caravan SBDC consultants provide one-on-one business coaching in both English and Spanish to…
One-Stop Operator Contract Funder: Region 1 Workforce Development Board (WORK4WV) Geographic Scope: Eleven-county local workforce development area of Region 1 in West Virginia (Fayette, Greenbrier,…
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Onpoint Community Credit Union Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary OnPoint Community…
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Support for Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Onpoint Community Credit Union Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary OnPoint Community…
Open Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Golden LEAF Inc Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Open Grants Program by the Golden LEAF Foundation offers funding…
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.