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…
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.
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…
Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship Funder: Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) Award Amount: $5,000 (one scholarship per year) Geographic Scope: United States and Canada…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
PioneerCare Center Employee Scholarship Program Funder: Pioneer Home Foundation (PioneerCare) Geographic Scope: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US Focus Areas: Nursing and healthcare career advancement…
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)…
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…
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,…
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…
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Career Advancement Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh…
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Entrepreneurship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh…
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…
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,…
PNASH - Pilot Project Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Washington Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The PNASH Pilot Project Program at the University…
Policy Fellows Program Funder: Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Overview: Hires and places fellows at Member organizations for two years to increase the capacity of Members' policy efforts. Fellows…
Overview _NOTE: Polk Bros. Foundation’s longstanding funding strategies — those featured on this page — are being phased out. In fall 2024, the Foundation announced new goals focused on making more…
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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