Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation · Rolling / Open State
Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund - Organization: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Type: State Grant
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
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GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
$40,000 - $75,000
APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY CAPITAL · Closed · Annual Foundation
Opportunity Appalachia Program Type: Technical Assistance and Capital Raise Support Program Geographic Scope: Central Appalachia – Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia…
DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $1,500 per student
PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
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…
Varies
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $42,000
Oregon Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to $45,000 over 4 years
UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Approximately US $125,000
Oregon Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$321,200 (three-year grant)
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
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 &…
Rodale Institute · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Organic Farming Certificate Program Funder: Rodale Institute in partnership with Delaware Valley University Program Type: Accredited yearlong certificate program Focus Areas: Organic farming…
Up to US $10,000
ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Varies
NEBRASKA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
$40,000 total (10 scholarships at $3,000 each for undergraduate; 5 scholarships at $2,000 each for CTE/trade school)
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
$2,000 per award (5 awards annually)
OREGON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation
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…
US $2,000,000 - US $2,720,000
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Varies
Workforce Development · June 30, 2026 State
Provides funding for proposals that will provide public information and outreach on career education and workforce training opportunities, including existing education and training programs and…
Up to $4,000
PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education has been interrupted and who need to…
Up to $4,000
PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Overview: A need-based grant program providing one-time grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find…
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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