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
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$100,000,000
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Rebuild Texas Fund Geographic Scope: Texas (41 counties affected by Hurricane Harvey) Focus Areas: Long-term disaster recovery, community rebuilding Overview: The Rebuild Texas Fund was launched…

Up to $5,000 (individuals); Up to $10,000 (businesses)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Recover St. Lucie Workforce Training and Development Programs Status: COVID-19 relief program (launched September 2020) Geographic Scope: St. Lucie County, Florida Funding Source: Federal CARES Act…

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Recovery to Work Program - Implementation Grant Organization: Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) Funder: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Status: Planning stage -…

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Recovery to Work Program - Planning Grant Organization: Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) Funder: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Award Year: 2023 Geographic Scope:…

$500 for fall semester; one pair of Red Wing boots for spring semester graduate
CASPER COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Red Wing Trades Scholarship Overview: A scholarship and equipment gift established by Dylan and Rob Herr, owners of the Red Wing store in Casper. The program supports students majoring in trades…

PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reentry Project Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), managed by Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL) Status: Peckham was awarded as one of…

MINNESOTA CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

REETAIN Bonuses Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Bonus payments for early childhood educators Overview: Program providing financial bonuses to early childhood educators. According…

Labor and Workforce Development Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Regional Investment Initiative - Implementation Phase Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Labor and Workforce Development Agency Amount: More than US $500,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The…

GROWING INLAND ACHIEVEMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program Funder: State of California (established in 2021 Budget Act) Total Funding: $250 million statewide investment (one-time) Webinar Announcement…

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Regional Training Innovation Grant Funder: InvestUP (provided by MEDC - Michigan Economic Development Corporation) Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Focus Areas: - Workforce training -…

North Dakota Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice (MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit)
MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Registered Apprenticeship Expansion and Tax Credit Opportunities Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) in partnership with MA Division of Apprenticeship Standards Geographic Scope:…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Registered Apprenticeship Hub Development Funder: Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development Amount: $136,538 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus…

$1,000 per apprentice per year (maximum $10,000 per year)
Workforce Development · June 30, 2026 State

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…

REHMANN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Rehmann Foundation Grant We will make a tangible difference by advancing educational opportunities, propelling economic development, and strengthening communities.​ ​Through partnerships…

THE REINBERGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reinberger Foundation: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Reinberger Foundation offers education grants to support underserved…

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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