Workforce Development Grants for City / Municipal Government

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 434 Workforce Development Grants for City / Municipal Government — 20 open right now, across 106 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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434total grants
20open now
106agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

RESTORE Act Direct Component – Non-Construction Activities

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Direct Component and is only for…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 up to $120,153,261
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV

NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Labor. Total program funding is approximately $7,000,000. Eligible…

🏛 New York State Department of Labor ⏰ Dec 3, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

National Parks Business Plan Internship

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of…

🏛 National Park Service 📋 CFDA 15.954 ⏰ Jan 4, 2027 💰 up to $1,700,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Creative Catalyst

Creative Catalyst is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that supports new initiatives and opportunities that advance…

🏛 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts ⏰ Feb 2, 2027 💰 up to $25,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans’ and Homeless Veterans’ with Children Reintegration Grant

HVRP is an employment-focused, competitive federal grant program intended to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to reach their full employment potential and obtain…

🏛 Veterans Employment and Training Service 📋 CFDA 17.805 ⏰ Mar 17, 2027 💰 $150,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime…

🏛 DOC NOAA - ERA Production 📋 CFDA 11.455 ⏰ May 1, 2028 💰 $15,000 – $75,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants for city / municipal government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 434 workforce development grants for city / municipal government, of which 20 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 22, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse workforce development grants for city / municipal government, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Workforce Development Grants for City / Municipal Government

Workforce development grants for municipal governments fund job training programs, skills development initiatives, and career pathways designed to strengthen local labor markets. 7,368 active grants support these efforts, with the National Institutes of Health leading as a top funder alongside the Health Resources and Services Administration. Most grants emphasize training, capacity building, and direct program delivery to help cities build workforce readiness and economic resilience.

Municipal applicants should expect highly competitive funding processes, with 91% of grants requiring formal competition. Median awards range from $530K to $725K, making these grants substantial but also demanding strong proposals. Notably, 15% require cost-sharing commitments. To narrow your search effectively, filter by support type—selecting "Training" will isolate grants aligned with skill-building missions.