Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,696 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Regional Training Innovation Grant Funder: InvestUP (provided by MEDC - Michigan Economic Development Corporation) Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Focus Areas: - Workforce training -…
Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) - Category: Workforce Development - Agency: ND Department of Commerce
Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) (ND) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Regional…
Regions Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Regions Bank Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Regions Community Engagement Grant aims to foster inclusive prosperity by partnering…
Registered Apprenticeship Expansion and Tax Credit Opportunities Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) in partnership with MA Division of Apprenticeship Standards Geographic Scope:…
Registered Apprenticeship Hub Development Funder: Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development Amount: $136,538 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus…
Designed to offset the extraordinary costs of utilizing a Registered Apprenticeship training program. Eligible for Idaho employers utilizing registered apprenticeship programs to train new or newly…
Overview Rehmann Foundation Grant We will make a tangible difference by advancing educational opportunities, propelling economic development, and strengthening communities. Through partnerships…
Reinberger Foundation: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Reinberger Foundation offers education grants to support underserved…
Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent (ROOT) - Category: Workforce Development - Agency: ND Department of Commerce
Request for Proposal- Reducing Barriers to Accessing and Completing Workforce Training in Philadelphia Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The…
Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) Funder: U.S. Army Research Office (with grants supporting over 130 students) Program Type: Hands-on apprenticeship program with summer research…
Research and Outreach Project Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Space Grant Consortium Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Indiana Space Grant Consortium…
RESESS Program Overview: An undergraduate research internship program primarily focused on increasing diversity in the geosciences. Program Details: - Provides paid summer student internships for…
Resident Case Scholarship Grants Overview: Case scholarship and poster abstract grants for Texas residents in podiatric residency programs. Geographic Scope: Texas Eligibility: - Texas podiatric…
Resident Development Fund Funder: Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) Overview: OCCH awards grants to partners working creatively to improve health and quality of life outcomes for residents…
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Overview: The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership…
Respiratory Therapist Program Funder: Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Geographic Scope: Florida (partnership with St. Pete College) Problem Addressed: Employment of respiratory therapists…
Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship (RYRA) Funder: Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) in partnership with National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and Delaware Department…
RESTORE Grant Overview Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Funding Source: Federal American Rescue Plan Act Award Amount: $9,999,614 total collaboration funding; Northwood Tech…
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.
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.
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.