Workforce Development Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,645 active workforce development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Amazon Workers Fund	Coworker Solidarity Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW) Grant	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	$110K
Foundation	Graduate Fellowship Program	Public Interest Law Initiative	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southern SARE: Research and Education Grants	Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE)	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	PMMI U Skills Fund - For Your Current Workforce	Packaging Machinery Manufacturers	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Professional Development Scholarships	The Ahla Foundation	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program	California Federation of Teachers Aft 8004	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	United for Business	United Way of Southeast Louisiana	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Foundation of Montana Grant Program	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Grant	Ohio Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program	Missouri Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	IT Workforce Program Design Grant	Metro North Regional Employment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gallatin College MSU Scholarship (Spring) Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Campus Grants	Lorain County Community College	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant	West Georgia Technical College	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	RESESS (Research Experience for Undergraduates in Solid Earth Science)	Unavco Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
State	2025-2026 WBL-LIFT (Work-Based Learning Leadership & Investment for Field Training)	Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust Grant	Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CMJTS Registered Apprenticeship Development	Central Minnesota Jobs and Training	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Golden State Pathways Program - Implementation Funds for Planning Grant Pathways	California Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $50M
Foundation	NIBCA Centennial Undergraduate Scholarship	Northern Illinois Building Contractors	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation- Direct Grants	Saint Gobain Corporation Foundation	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.

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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