Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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: 2,659; 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; 143 with a published date

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CSX Charitable Investments- Pride in Service Grants CSX Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K CSX Charitable Investments offers the Pride in Service Grants to support organizations that honor and assist military members and first responders.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Dixie Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K A multi-year grant program designed to help Dixie County High School graduates pursue careers in trade and technical education or Career Technical Education (CTE).	Not published	$50K
Develop the Developer Academy (DTDA) Communities Unlimited Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Training and capacity-building program for aspiring real estate developers. Participants gain access to tools and resources needed to build community development projects.	Not published	Varies
CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $5M The CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development initiative aims to foster a sustainable wood products industry in California.	Not published	$10K – $5M
Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI) Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K YCPI funds can be used for implementation of new programming, expansion of existing programming, or replication of promising models that either:	Not published	Up to $20K
Grow Our Own Scholarship Program Memorial Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship fund available to Memorial Hospital, Medical Clinics, and Hancock County Senior & Childcare staff to assist with pursuit of continuing education or completion of certifications.	Not published	Varies
Grant Funding Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Not published · Varies To support projects related to promoting and enhancing job growth and community development with measurable economic development and/or job impact.	Not published	Varies
The Tupo Pamoja Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tupo Pamoja Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Black/African American communities in Stanislaus County.	Not published	Up to $10K
WV AmeriCorps Formula Funding Grant Volunteer West Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Volunteer West Virginia is offering AmeriCorps State Formula grants to support eligible programs starting in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024.	Not published	Varies
Westchester Community Foundation Grant Program The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Westchester Community Foundation Grant Program offers competitive grants to public charities and groups providing programs in Westchester County.	Not published	Varies
Honoring the Best in the Construction Community - Craft Instructor Grant Associated Builders and Contractors Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Honoring the Best in the Construction Community initiative celebrates outstanding individuals in the construction field, such as Craft Instructor of the Year, who exemplify creativity and dedication to education.	Not published	Up to $10K
NIEHS Worker Training Program’s HAZMAT Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $3,000,000 total The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the NIEHS/DOE Worker Training Program's HAZMAT Training at US Department of Energy (DOE)…	Forecast	$3,000,000 total
Froedtert West Bend Hospital Healthy Community Fund Grant St Joseph's Community Hospital of West Bend Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Froedtert West Bend Hospital Healthy Community Fund aims to enhance community health in Washington County by supporting programs that address priority health needs and social determinants.	Not published	$10K
Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Strada Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting partnerships that meet regional workforce needs, boost employment and earnings for students, and drive enrollment for community colleges.	Not published	Varies
Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in rheumatology through either clinical or research experiences lasting 4 to 8 weeks.	Not published	$4K
Biofabrication Apprenticeship Program Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to provide skills and knowledge essential to excel in the biofabrication industry. The program combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training.	Not published	Varies
Parks California Career Pathways Grants Program: Planning & Development Grants Parks California · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Parks California Career Pathways Grants Program supports workforce development for underrepresented communities, aiming to foster career pathways to California State Parks jobs.	Not published	Up to $30K
DCNR Circuit Rider Grant Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The DCNR Circuit Rider Grant offers funding to support the hiring of full-time staff for regional park, recreation, and conservation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Training to Work Program Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1.4M Helps men and women enrolled in state or local work release programs gain the job skills necessary for in-demand occupations as they reintegrate back into society.	Not published	$1.4M
TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant, managed by OneStar, aims to address Texas's social challenges through national service.	Not published	Up to $100K
San Diego Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The San Diego Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship, offered by The San Diego Foundation, supports high school graduates from San Diego County pursuing undergraduate education at local institutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Local Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Program The Amalfi Jets Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The LCDI Program is an Amalfi Foundation Initiative which takes a proactive and individualized approach to philanthropy focused on directly changing the lives of those experiencing homelessness and/or extreme poverty.	Rolling	Varies
Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 2 New York Farm Viability Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 2 offers funding up to $200,000 for new farmers in New York to establish sustainable agricultural enterprises.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Heroes MAKE America - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Training Program The Manufacturing Institute · Foundation Not published · $500K A new accelerated FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification training program funded through a $500,000 grant from the GE Aerospace Foundation. Part of the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America initiative.	Not published	$500K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 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 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 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, 47% 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.

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