Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Paul Profeta Community Entrepreneurship Program Overview: A free 9-session entrepreneurship workshop developed by Paul Profeta to meet the underserved needs of budding entrepreneurs in the Newark, NJ…
Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Empire State Development Amount: US $100,000 - US $10,000,000 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Pay for Performance…
PBATS Internship Program Funder: Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) Program Type: International exchange and internship program for athletic trainers Overview: PBATS operates…
PDCED: Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The PDCED Appalachian Regional…
Peconic Landing Community Fund RN Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Peconic Landing employees; Suffolk County area (SCCC-based) Focus Areas: Nursing education, career advancement for…
Peer Personnel Training and Placement Program (CA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Peer…
PEMF Scholarships Funder: Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania (Center for Emergency Medicine programs) Focus Areas: - Emergency medical services…
Pennmont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (Spring) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Pennmont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (Spring) at…
Pennsylvania State Grant Program - Workforce Development Funder: Pennsylvania State Government Award Amount: $330,000 (two-year award) Duration: Two years Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, specifically…
Pennsylvania's Workforce Professionals in Digital Infrastructure (WPDI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Amount: Approximately US $2,000,000 Last Updated:…
People Development Fund Purpose: Provide resources to support the development of quality, consistency and relevancy in a values-based series of educational programs that engage Kendal as a larger…
Perkins Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Perkins Grant The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century…
Perkins Grant Geographic Scope: Kishwaukee College students Focus Areas: Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs Eligibility: - Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE)…
Perkins Non-Traditional Occupations Grant RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The…
Perkins Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Perkins…
Perkins V - State Training School (STS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Amount: US $20,246 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview Title: State Training School –…
Perkins Vocational/Applied Technology Act, Basic Grant (Title II, Part C) Improve academic and occupational skill competencies needed to work in a technologically advanced society. Funds may be used…
Overview Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grant The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is a private, non-profit organization wholly funded by Perrigo Company plc. The Foundation’s mission is…
Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship program (launched February 2024) Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: - Education and…
Peter Callaway Scholarship Overview: Named in honor of the founder of Project Place, this scholarship is given annually to one or two Project Place graduates to help them pursue higher education and…
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.