Workforce Development Grants

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.

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What workforce development grants are open right now?

$100,000 potential community resiliency grant; $100 individual awards for winning teams, $50 for second place, $25 for all other participants
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PG&E Virtual Internship Program Funder: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in partnership with National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Geographic Scope: Northern California (serves…

PGE Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGE Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The PGE Foundation's Career Pathways Grant…

PGE Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PGE Foundation: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGE Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The PGE Foundation offers an Education Grant aimed at enhancing educational outcomes…

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PHCC of Massachusetts Scholarship Funder: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Area: Education in plumbing, heating, and cooling industry Overview PHCC…

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of MA Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PHCC-National Association Scholarships Funder: PHCC National Association (available through PHCC of MA) Geographic Scope: Potentially national, available to PHCC of MA members Focus Area: Education…

COPPER SHORES COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PHF/KEDA Career and Technical Education Scholarship Funder: Portage Health Foundation in partnership with Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: All…

OSA Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: A dean, program director, lead professor or comparable position from a school with a technician program initiates the process by choosing a student by providing a brief letter of…

DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Piedmont Natural Gas Company Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Duke Energy Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Piedmont Natural Gas Company Grant…

PINAL 40 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pinal 40 Grant Application Organization: Pinal 40, Inc. Geographic Scope: Pinal County, Arizona Award Amounts: - 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations: Maximum $2,500.00 - All other applicants: Maximum…

PINAL 40 INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pinal 40 Scholarship Program Organization: Pinal 40, Inc. Overview: Pinal 40 has raised over $500,000 in scholarships. The organization awards scholarships to individuals who have a desire to further…

$20,000 total for academic scholarships; $3,000 for Electrical Power Technology program
PIONEER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pioneer Electric Scholarship Funder: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc (Kansas) Award Amount: $20,000 in academic scholarships; $3,000 in scholarships for Electrical Power Technology program…

Pioneer Home Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PioneerCare Center Employee Scholarship Program Funder: Pioneer Home Foundation (PioneerCare) Geographic Scope: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US Focus Areas: Nursing and healthcare career advancement…

Pioneer Home Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PioneerCare Center Loan Repayment Program Funder: Pioneer Home Foundation (PioneerCare) Geographic Scope: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US Focus Areas: Nursing career support (LPN and RN degree holders)…

PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION NO 539 · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pipefitters Scholarship 2026 Funder: PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION NO 539 (Minnesota) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Cloud area) Program Type: Scholarship A scholarship program offered by…

THE PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pitney Bowes Employee Involvement Fund Inc. Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant, established in 2005,…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation…

NFL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Player Matching Grant Program - Social Justice Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Football League (NFL) Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Player Matching Grant…

PACKAGING MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce Overview: The PMMI U Skills Fund offers financial support to reimburse 50% of the cost of employee training, up to $15,000 per year for work-related,…

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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