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.

2,734 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $500,000
DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL ECONOMIC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Project Financing Loan Funder: Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund (DVREDF) Geographic Scope: Five-county Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia…

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Promising Futures Grants: Jobs and Workforce Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2024 Summary The Promising…

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]:  may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and…

California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience (CA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Amount: US $50,000 - US $2,000,000 Last…

California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Amount: US $50,000 - US $2,000,000 Last…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Tahoe Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Proposition 4 Grant Program The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Proposition 4 Wildfire To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas. Projects funded…

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding: 1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects 2. Provide…

LANE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prosperity 10,000 Program Funder: Lane Workforce Partnership Geographic Scope: Lane County, Oregon Overview: The Oregon Prosperity 10,000 program drives growth and prosperity in Lane County by…

THE PROVIDENT BANK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Provident Bank Foundation: Empowerment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provident Bank Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Provident Bank Foundation's…

$40,000 ($20,000 per year for two years)
TENNESSEE RURAL HEALTH RECRUITMENT & · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student Incentive Overview: This incentive provides funding to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) students currently pursuing advanced degrees to support their…

State of New Jersey Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $808,276 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Public…

NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Public Sector Apprenticeship Program Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $6 million federal grant over four years Geographic Scope: Statewide California Status: Active/Awarded Announcement…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quad Cities Graduate Study Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $73,800 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Quad Cities…

Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Qualified Treatment Trainee Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Qualified Treatment Trainee…

Over $100,000,000 (total since 2017)
THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quality Jobs Fund Funder: New World Foundation Focus Area: Job quality, economic development, workforce development Established: 2017 Total Investment: Over $100 million Program Description The…

THE KANSAS RURAL COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

R-Tech Tool & Machine Scholarship Fund Funder: Doug and Rachelle Routh of R-Tech Tool and Machine, Inc. Overview: An endowed scholarship fund established in December 2008 to assist graduating…

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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