Apprenticeship Funding · Rolling / Open State
U.S. Department of Labor initiative aimed at expanding high-quality Registered Apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing.
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.
2,734 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
$25,000 - $50,000 per award
Penn's Northeast Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
American Water Charitable Foundation - Workforce Readiness Grant Program Funder: American Water Charitable Foundation (established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater…
Varies
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
AmeriCorps Program Program Type: Federally-funded service program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Description: AmeriCorps is a federally-supported national network of programs that engages nearly…
Up to US $25,000
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps 2026-27 Service Year Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The AmeriCorps 2026-27…
Illinois Department of Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional program, managed…
Up to US $27,000
Serve Wyoming · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Concept Paper Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Wyoming Amount: Up to US $27,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview About Together we can strengthen our communities.…
Varies
AmeriCorps · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Formula Grant NE Status: ACTIVE Funder: AmeriCorps Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Formula Grant NE aims to strengthen communities in Nebraska through national…
Missouri Community Service Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Missouri Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Community Service Commission Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The AmeriCorps Missouri Operational Grant aims to enhance…
NEVADA VOLUNTEERS · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Nevada Competitive Operational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Volunteers Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Nevada Operational Grants provide funding for various…
Up to US $125,000
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Planning Grant (Illinois) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026…
Varies
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Partner with AmeriCorps AmeriCorps members have helped hundreds of community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies meet local needs in education, the…
$8,251 + $3,247.50 education award
APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA INC · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
AmeriCorps Program Status: Active recruitment for 2026-2027 program year Geographic Scope: 18 counties in the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (West Virginia and Maryland) Program Structure:…
$19,595,887 - $20,036,237
SERVEMINNESOTA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
AmeriCorps Program Funding (through ServeMinnesota) Status: Active - ongoing annual competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Minnesota statewide; funding supports service in more than 200…
Up to US $75,000
Volunteer Mississippi · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Opportunity…
$32.7 million (2024 funding cycle); $29.8 million (2025 funding cycle)
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
AmeriCorps State and National Administrator: OneStar Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Overview: AmeriCorps State and National is a federal-state partnership administered by OneStar…
$29.8 million - $32.7 million (FY2024-2025)
THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
AmeriCorps State and National Administrator: OneStar Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Overview: OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state…
Volunteer Mississippi · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: There are 3 deadlines for this grant. February 27,…
ServeRI · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps State and National Rhode Island Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ServeRI Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The AmeriCorps State and National Rhode Island Grants, offered by ServeRI,…
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps State Formula Fund Grant: North Dakota Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps State Formula Fund…
Up to US $28,800
District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) · Rolling / Open Foundation
AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) Amount: Up to US $28,800 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The…
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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