GrantExec

Workforce Development Grants

Explore 1,881 grant opportunities for workforce development initiatives

MEP Center State Competition
$34,389,800
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to establish and operate manufacturing extension centers that assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in eight U.S. states.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program
$49,999
Richmond Office of Sustainability
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding for community organizations in Richmond to implement climate resilience projects that benefit historically underserved neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business Freedom Grant
$1,000
Generational Wealth Builders
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs seeking to turn their business ideas into sustainable ventures, regardless of industry or background.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Services to Older Refugees Program
$1,425,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help refugees aged 60 and older access essential services and achieve greater independence and integration in their communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education โ€“ Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Job Training Economic Development Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mine of the Future - Proving Ground Initiative
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based institutions to develop advanced mining technologies and establish proving grounds that will enhance the domestic supply chain of critical minerals while promoting safety and environmental sustainability.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Energy
Nonprofits
Microgrants for Research on AI and Innovation in Nursing
$10,000
American Nurses Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 microgrants to early-career nurse-led teams to develop innovative AI solutions that enhance nursing practice and patient care.

Health
Individuals
Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program
$7,500
Propane Education & Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and career centers to enhance automotive training programs by integrating propane autogas technology and safety education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Upskilling for HVAC Supply Chain Manufacturers
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to support training programs for HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers in St. Clair County, Illinois, aimed at enhancing workforce skills and job readiness.

Workforce Development
County governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund 1.5
$300,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on increasing access for disadvantaged and rural communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Building Better Lives Grants
$15,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in Northwest Minnesota to implement community-led projects that enhance wellbeing, promote economic mobility, and foster inclusivity for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits

Filter by Location

Explore Workforce Development grants by geographic coverage

Filter by Funding Source

Find Workforce Development grants by their funding source

Filter by Eligibility

Find Workforce Development grants for your organization type