48 Open Workforce Development Grants (2026): $3.5M Available
FindGrants indexes open workforce development opportunities for workforce boards, job-training nonprofits, and community colleges — from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Registered Apprenticeship and WIOA programs that flow through state workforce agencies, to job training, apprenticeship, and reentry employment funding from agencies and foundations. Below are open programs you can actually apply to, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
Registered Apprenticeship (DOL)
WIOA Title I Programs
U.S. Department of Labor (ETA)
State Workforce Agencies
48 open workforce development grants you can apply to · $3.5M in total available funding
48 grants worth up to $3.5M match your search
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Program Year 2026 Senior Community Service Employment Program State, Territorial, and National Grantees
openEmployment and Training Administration
Program Year 2026 Senior Community Service Employment Program State, Territorial, and National Grantees
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
openFAA - Aviation Next Gen
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation
openEmployment and Training Administration
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce
openFAA - Aviation Next Gen
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
openEmployment and Training Administration
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
openEmployment and Training Administration
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs - Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs – Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
openEmployment and Training Administration
Funding to Support Ongoing Administration of Certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Programs – Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Weatherization Assistance Program
openChildren and Families
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Weatherization Assistance Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325J
openDepartment of Education
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325J
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
USO Pathfinder — Transition Program
openUnited Service Organizations
Grants for transition support programs helping service members navigate the military-to-civilian career journey.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Easterseals — Community Program Grants
openEasterseals
Grants for programs that provide disability services including early childhood, workforce development, and veteran services.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
National Caucus & Center on Black Aging — Program Grants
openNCBA
Grants for programs addressing health disparities, employment, and housing for Black older adults.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Industries — Workforce Development for Disabilities
openGoodwill Industries International
Grants supporting employment training and job placement programs for people with disabilities.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Hire Heroes USA — Employment Program Grants
openHire Heroes USA
Grants for veteran employment services including career coaching, resume assistance, and job placement.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Minnesota Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openMinnesota Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Minnesota including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
New Jersey Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openNew Jersey Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in New Jersey including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
NPower St. Louis Tech Fundamentals Grant
openNPower
Free IT training and career support for young adults and veterans in St. Louis
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Dallas Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Dallas
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Houston Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Houston
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Los Angeles Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Los Angeles
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Oakland Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Oakland
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Philadelphia Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Philadelphia
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO San Diego Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in San Diego
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship Expansion
openCareerWise Colorado
Replication funding for the CareerWise youth apprenticeship model in new states
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO New York Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in New York
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Apprenti Tech Apprenticeship Grant
openApprenti
Registered technology apprenticeship programs for underrepresented talent
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
UNHCR Employment Pathways Grant
openUNHCR USA
Job training and employment services for resettled refugees
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
openNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Atlanta Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Atlanta
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Baltimore Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Baltimore
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Charlotte Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Charlotte
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Chicago Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Chicago
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Cleveland Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Cleveland
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Columbus Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Columbus
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Dallas Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Dallas
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Detroit Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Detroit
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Memphis Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Memphis
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Milwaukee Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Milwaukee
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
AR State Workforce Innovation Grant
openState Workforce Development Board
Workforce innovation and skills training grants administered by the AR workforce board
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
ID State Workforce Innovation Grant
openState Workforce Development Board
Workforce innovation and skills training grants administered by the ID workforce board
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
IA State Workforce Innovation Grant
openState Workforce Development Board
Workforce innovation and skills training grants administered by the IA workforce board
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
NV State Workforce Innovation Grant
openState Workforce Development Board
Workforce innovation and skills training grants administered by the NV workforce board
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Boston Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill Boston
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill San Diego Workforce Development Grant
openGoodwill Industries
Job training, career readiness, and employment services through Goodwill San Diego
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MT State Workforce Innovation Grant
openState Workforce Development Board
Workforce innovation and skills training grants administered by the MT workforce board
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
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Workforce development grant FAQ
What is a workforce development grant?
A workforce development grant is funding awarded to support job training, skills development, and employment programs — occupational and vocational training, apprenticeship, reemployment services, and reentry employment. The largest sources are the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (which funds Registered Apprenticeship and WIOA programs), state workforce agencies that re-grant federal dollars, and private and community foundations.
Who can apply for workforce funding?
Most workforce grants are open to local workforce development boards, community colleges and training providers, employers and industry intermediaries, and 501(c)(3) workforce and reentry nonprofits. Many federal programs flow as formula funds (such as WIOA Title I) to state workforce agencies, which then sub-grant them to local boards; others are competitive and open directly to providers, employers, or nonprofits. Eligibility and application windows are set by each program.
What can workforce grants pay for?
Eligible uses include occupational and skills training, instructor and case-manager staffing, curriculum and equipment, apprenticeship expansion and earn-and-learn costs, supportive services for participants, employer engagement, and reentry and transitional-jobs programming. Federal WIOA Title I funds adult, dislocated-worker, and youth services, while Registered Apprenticeship grants support program build-out. Each program sets its own allowable costs.
When are workforce grant applications due?
Formula programs like WIOA run on the state workforce agency's annual cycle, while competitive U.S. Department of Labor and foundation grants have their own windows. Browse the open opportunities below for current deadlines, or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see the workforce grants you qualify for right now.
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Learn how Registered Apprenticeship and WIOA funds flow from the U.S. Department of Labor through your state workforce agency, who qualifies, what each program pays for, and how to put together a competitive application.
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