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.
Operating Engineers 324 Stationary Engineer/HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Funder: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 (Michigan) Program Status: Active - Ongoing applications with…
Operation Exploration Youth Summer Camps Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Youth at Work Grant Initiative Amount: $150,000 annually Status: Awarded July 2025…
Operation Intern - Category: Workforce Development - Agency: ND Department of Commerce
Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund - Organization: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Type: State Grant
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Summer Internship Program Overview: The OFA Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have representative interns for the summer…
Opportunity Grants - Pathways Funder: The Foundation for Douglas County Schools Geographic Scope: Douglas County Schools (DCSD), Colorado Purpose: Provide students with a clear direction for their…
Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Status: Active state scholarship program for Colorado high school graduates and GED completers Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide; Class of 2024 and subsequent…
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program Funder: California Employment Development Department (EDD) / U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $1,780,000 (federally-funded grant) Geographic…
Overview Overall Goal for Community Grants Promote a community of safety and belonging and positive health across west Cook County. The Foundation will support organizations and collaborative efforts…
Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Sea Grant Amount: Up to US $42,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship…
Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $45,000 over 4 years for pursuit of bachelor's and master's degrees Program Focus: Supports students pursuing…
Oregon Sea Grant Biennial Research Competition Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Sea Grant Amount: Approximately US $125,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Oregon Sea Grant Biennial Research…
Oregon Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts (OTP-LA) Implementation Grant Funder: The Teagle Foundation and Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Administrator: Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges &…
Organic Farming Certificate Program Funder: Rodale Institute in partnership with Delaware Valley University Program Type: Accredited yearlong certificate program Focus Areas: Organic farming…
Organizational Resilience Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Act For Alexandria Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Organizational Resilience Capacity…
Organizer School Funder: Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Overview: A program through which the Nebraska Table hires, trains, and places community organizers with member organizations. The program has…
orsa Member Scholarships Funder: orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) Status: 2026 applications are now closed, but program continues annually Geographic Scope: Michigan…
OSEA Vocational Grant Program Funder: Oregon State Elks Association Geographic Scope: Oregon residents only Award Amount: $2,000 per grant (5 grants awarded annually) Program Focus: Vocational or…
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships, Assistance Listing Number (ALN)…
OSSE FY2026 Adult and Family Education (AFE) Consolidated Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Amount: US $2,000,000 - US…
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.