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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Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund Social Finance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Offers 0% interest loans to Massachusetts residents to enroll in and complete training programs leading to good-paying, in-demand climate jobs. Covers unmet training-related costs including outstanding tuition, fees, and living expenses.	Rolling	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Community Needs Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Foundation supports programs providing for an individual’s basic needs, such as access to food, clothing and adequate…	Not published	Varies
Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund Grant Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund, managed by the Decatur County Community Foundation, supports local students accepted into vocational schools.	Not published	Varies
Banner Bank Community Support Program Grant Banner Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Banner Bank Community Support Program offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho focusing on housing, youth development, financial education, and economic growth.	Not published	Varies
Boreal Waters Community Foundation: Small Business Education Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Boreal Waters Community Foundation's Small Business Education Fund offers scholarships to small business entrepreneurs and their key employees in the Duluth Superior area.	Not published	Up to $1K
Texas Regional Pathways Network Cohort 6 Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $250K – $400K The Texas Regional Pathways Network Cohort 6 Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance career and education pathways tailored to meet regional labor market demands.	Not published	$250K – $400K
Power: Ed Grant South Carolina Student Loan Corp · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Power:Ed offers grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for initiatives benefiting South Carolina residents and students.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training Scholarship Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships for marine safety training in fishing vessel drill conductor competencies.	Not published	Varies
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant Metropolitan State College of Denver Alumni Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.9M – $6M	Not published	$1.9M – $6M
Promising Futures Grants: Jobs and Workforce Development The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K The Promising Futures Grants focus on enhancing job training and placement for young people in New York City.	Not published	$5K – $200K
General Grants Texas Builders Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants to schools and organizations for the purchase of equipment, materials, or general workforce development program support for building trades training.	Rolling	Varies
Wyoming Women's Foundation Grants Wyoming Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyoming Women's Foundation Grants, established in 1999, focus on enhancing economic self-sufficiency for women and girls in Wyoming.	Not published	Varies
Create Healthy Adult Learner Scholarships Create Healthy Management · Foundation Rolling · Varies Create Healthy provides scholarships to working adults who want to change careers or advance in their existing healthcare careers. Education transforms lives, regardless of the path taken to get there.	Rolling	Varies
Business Revolving Loan Fund (Economic Development Loans) Bowling Green Community Development Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The City's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) provides loans to businesses for start-ups and expansions which result in more jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. The RLF supplements private funding for businesses.	Rolling	Varies
Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership (FUEL) Program Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hear Foundation Impact Grants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Q&A deadline is represented by the Letter of inquiry deadline._ The Hear Foundation (THF) is the first and only nonprofit in Pittsburgh dedicated exclusively to collaborating with community leaders, Pittsburgh Police, residents…	Not published	Varies
Granite Foundation Scholarship Fund Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
HRSA Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science · Foundation Not published · $1.4M The PHSP funds support tuition costs and educational supplies for public health students pursuing degrees at CDU. The award also funds a part-time PHSP Project Manager position to support student placement and job placement efforts.	Not published	$1.4M
Build Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program Training Grants Commonwealth Corporation Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $200K The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a Massachusetts state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers, enacted in July 1998, that resources companies and workers to train current and newly hired employees; it focuses…	Rolling	$10K – $200K
Rural Economic Development Professionals Program Idaho Commerce Grants · State Not published · Varies State funds appropriated to help rural areas employ full-time economic development professionals to manage locally directed economic development programs alongside a board of directors.	Not published	Varies
InspiRAYtion Grants WPCU Sunshine Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The InspiRAYtion Grants are funded by WPCU partner-employees who raise funds each year to provide support to selected nonprofit organizations that align with the Sunshine Community Fund's mission and vision of strengthening financial…	Not published	Varies
Gallatin Lodge 6 Masonic Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gallatin Lodge 6 Masonic Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports Montana residents pursuing degrees or certificates at Gallatin College.	Not published	Varies
UEC Lineman College Scholarship Umatilla Electric Cooperative · Foundation Not published · Varies To support students pursuing lineman trade education. Applications for the Lineman Trade Scholarship are available online only.	Not published	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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