Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,658 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,658; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 142 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the workforce development grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 2,633 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa Workforce Development · State Not published · $25M	Not published	$25M
Adas Family Scholarship Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship Program Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $700K Support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in NEPA	Not published	Up to $700K
Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to rural VFDs for equipment and training needs.	Not published	Varies
Education & Workforce Readiness: K-12 Grantmaking James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Graham Brown Foundation is dedicated to making transformative philanthropic investments in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky that build on its strengths to continually advance our city and state.	Not published	Varies
Dream the Future: Green Career Scholarship Dreamorg · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K A scholarship program offered by Dream.Org in partnership with Frontline Gig that invests in the next generation of climate leaders by providing up to $3,500 to help underrepresented talent access training and careers in sustainability and…	Rolling	Up to $4K
AmeriCorps State Formula Grant District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $29K The AmeriCorps State Formula Grant, managed by ServeDC, provides funding for eligible organizations for Fiscal Year 2026.	Not published	Up to $29K
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Career Advancement The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Economic Mobility Grants focus on enhancing career advancement opportunities for low-income families and communities.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, supports youth employment opportunities in the arts.	Not published	Up to $5K
The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship Grant SkillPointe Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship, funded by the SkillPointe Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in high-demand fields such as carpentry, construction management, and welding.	Not published	$5K
Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants Wisconsin Fast Forward · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) expanded grant program is to award funds that reimburse the costs of workforce development activities, as specified in the Grant Program Announcement (GPA).	Not published	Up to $250K
Froedtert Hospital Community Investment Fund Grant Froedtert Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Froedtert Hospital Community Investment Fund aims to enhance community health in Milwaukee County through collaborative, evidence-based projects.	Not published	$10K
JXN Water Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $3K The JXN Water Scholarship is aimed at Hinds County high school seniors who wish to pursue STEM degrees leading to careers in water and wastewater management.	Not published	$3K
Local Meat Processing Support Program Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Aims to improve processing bottlenecks for livestock farmers in the Berkshire-Taconic Region, supporting livestock producer viability and the availability of local meat products for consumers.	Not published	Varies
Alan Paller Honor Scholarship National Cyber Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K A special honor scholarship created by the NCSF Board of Directors in memory of Alan Paller. Awarded to the top performers in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition.	Not published	$3K
Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) aims to empower underrepresented individuals to pursue careers in healthcare by providing up to $25,000 in funding for educational activities.	Not published	Up to $25K
SCALE Capital: Massachusetts Lab-to-Fab Grant Program Massachusetts Technology Education Engineering Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $10M The SCALE Capital: Massachusetts Lab-to-Fab Grant Program is a $10M initiative by the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition aimed at enhancing Massachusetts' microelectronics ecosystem.	Not published	$10M
Workforce Scholarship Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Offered by the Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation to assist students in completing studies in health careers and seeking employment at Lindsborg Community Hospital.	Not published	Up to $3K
Non-Profit Training Resource Fund TD Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Non-profit organizations are often the backbone of a community, providing necessary services like job placement, meal delivery and training that wouldn't be available otherwise.	Not published	Varies
Sunbelt/True North M&A Scholarships Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association · Foundation Not published · $2K Scholarships offered through the MPMA Education Foundation, funded by Sunbelt/True North M&A as a title sponsor and supporter of manufacturing education.	Not published	$2K
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant Entergy Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting initiatives that foster thriving communities through education, poverty solutions, and environmental programs.	Not published	Varies
WD & CE Scholarships (Workforce Development & Continuing Education) Sampson Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship programs designed to support short-term training opportunities for Sampson County residents.	Not published	Varies
Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship Fund Northwest Hydroelectric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2015 to honor Julie A. Keil, a long-time colleague and mentor in the hydro-engineering industry.	Not published	Varies
Workforce of the Future & Career Readiness Coalition International Union of Operating Engineers' Local 324 · Foundation Not published · Varies A 16-week youth apprenticeship readiness pilot program designed for Detroit high school juniors and seniors.	Not published	Varies

Showing 2089–2112 of 2,633

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow workforce development grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,658 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,658 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 142 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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.

Get a shortlist of workforce development grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department