Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Polk County Tech Scholarship,…
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.
Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship Program Funder: Unity Health Care Inc (Washington, DC) Funding Support: Generously supported by a grant from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation…
Post-Secondary Vocational and Technical Program Scholarships Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives Mission Focus: Promote hope and wellness for young Native Americans living…
Overview The Postsecondary State Career Technical Education Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE – Sponsored by ECMC Foundation strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career…
Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund provides…
Power: Ed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Student Loan Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Power:Ed offers grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for…
PPL: Empowering Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PPL Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The PPL Foundation's Empowering Communities Grants…
Practice Site Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The…
Pre-Apprentice Adirondack Chair Challenge Overview: Annual competition where high school students in pre-apprenticeship programs design and build Adirondack chairs to showcase their craftsmanship and…
Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Healthcare (PATH) Overview: APCA's Pre-Apprenticeship in Healthcare Training (PATH) is a free, two-week program for Alaskans ages 18 and older. Program Details - Cost:…
Pre-Hire Grants The Pre-Hire Economics Development Grant Program is available to train potential employees for a new or expanding business that is unable to recruit workers with a specific skill set.…
PRECorp Apprentice Lineman Scholarship Program Objective: To encourage, promote, and educate line workers for enduring and rewarding careers. Contact: 1-800-442-3630 or communications@precorp.coop
Presidential Award Overview: First-ever full-ride scholarship providing comprehensive support for displaced/furloughed hospitality workers to pursue associate's degrees. Geographic Scope: Initiated…
Primary Care and Psychiatry Shortage Grant Program/Act 128 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin only Focus Areas: - Primary care physician recruitment and retention in medically underserved areas -…
Primary Care Program: Allied Health Professional (AHP) Education and Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Primary…
Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $75,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Primary Care Residency Expansion…
Primary Care Training Enhancement – Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health (PCTE-RTMB) Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), United States Department of Health and…
Prioritizing Adult Community College Enrollment (PACCE) Initiative Funder: Achieving the Dream in partnership with Lumina Foundation Status: Program ended May 31, 2023 (historical grant - no longer…
Prisoner Reintegration Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: Approximately US $125,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Prisoner…
Proactive Grants Status: Active grant program (established 2024) Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Overview: Collaborative projects identified through outreach by The Weld Trust's grants team.…
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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