Workforce Development Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,659 active workforce development grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,265 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 2,659; from 1,681 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$200K
Total listed funding: $580.6M; across 1,265 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 109; 143 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Equity Through Technology Fund United Way of Racine County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund Advocate North Side Health Network · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
AmeriCorps Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AmeriCorps is a federally-supported national network of programs that engages nearly 75,000 Americans each year in service to meet critical needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas.	Not published	Varies
Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) aims to support under-employed, unemployed, and underrepresented individuals by providing career pathways and essential services for workforce re-entry.	Not published	$250K – $750K
MPDC Workforce Diversity & Development Program Madison Park Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies MPDC's Workforce Diversity & Development Program helps connect MPDC and Lower Roxbury residents seeking job placement and training with hiring general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors working on MPDC properties.	Rolling	Varies
Harvest Foundation Summer Internship Program Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $176K Develop a summer internship program to build workforce pipeline, attract young professionals to the region, and create recruitment opportunities for local businesses. Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation	Not published	$176K
Community Grant Program St Mary's Regional Health Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Strategic Grants: Youth Education & Workforce Development Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Strategic Grants for Youth Education & Workforce Development by Fairfield County's Community Foundation aims to empower BIPOC youth through enhanced internships, leadership development, and educational equity initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Support Dare County students taking trade or technical courses that could lead to a job or career	Not published	$10K
Froedtert Scholars Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls Inc · Foundation Not published · $90K Developed by Froedtert Hospital to support educational opportunities for students from southeastern Wisconsin.	Not published	$90K
STARS Scholarship Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An initiative of the Iowa West Foundation focused on breaking barriers to higher education for parents in Pottawattamie County.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Workforce West Virginia · State Not published · Varies The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014.	Not published	Varies
Ag Labor Program (Agriculture Sector Recovery Program - ASRP) Thurston Economic Development Council Center for Business Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Agriculture Sector Recovery Program (ASRP) is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the workforce in Thurston County's agricultural sector through recruitment, employee development, wage subsidies, and career pathway promotion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Cannabis Industry Training Program (CanTrain) Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Cannabis Industry Training Program (CanTrain) is a grant initiative by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) aimed at enhancing workforce training for adults facing employment barriers.	Not published	Up to $500K
GOBHI Scholarships for Treasure Valley Community College Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Support students interested in pursuing careers in behavioral health and addiction studies; address workforce shortages in rural Eastern Oregon; part of GOBHI's Workforce Development Endowment strategy	Not published	$3K – $10K
Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: Wage Support Supplement Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant provides vital wage support for childcare providers in Dubuque County.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Hiring Agreements Program Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The program is designed to provide job opportunities to Family Investment Program recipients, their children, foster youth, and obligators. The program is designed to place DHR's customers within Sate, Local and private sector employment.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Workforce Training Support Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $2.6M The Workforce Training Support Program aims to assist Illinois manufacturers by providing financial support for workforce training.	Not published	$2.6M
Workforce Training Fund Program - Express Program Commonwealth Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Express Program provides quick pre-approval and reimbursement for workforce training courses. It is designed for small businesses in Massachusetts that need to quickly train employees.	Not published	Up to $15K
Education and Workforce Development Honors Award Grant Texas Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Education and Workforce Development Honors Award, administered by the Texas Capital Bank Foundation, is a competitive grant program that supports innovative nonprofit organizations in Texas.	Not published	$50K
Lubbock Manufacturers Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lubbock Manufacturers Scholarship, established by local manufacturers, aims to support Lubbock County seniors pursuing education in industrial technology.	Not published	Varies
Royce B. Walden and Bert E. Roper Fund for Migrant or At-Risk Youth Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Adrian Ramos Memorial Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adrian Ramos Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, supports students pursuing trade programs, especially in the automotive sector.	Not published	Varies
Digital Education Grow South Dakota · Foundation Rolling · Varies GROW South Dakota offers FREE options to renew or expand your knowledge of the digital world.	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do workforce development grants award?

Of the 2,659 workforce development grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,265 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $200K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most workforce development grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) (21), Minnesota Department of Health (19), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (16), Illinois Community College Board (15), and Montana State University (15). In all, 1,681 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are workforce development grants due?

Of 2,659 grants listed, 109 accept applications on a rolling basis, 143 have a published upcoming deadline, 702 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,705 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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