Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 1,867 Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits — 48 open right now, across 174 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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1,867total grants
48open now
174agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Easy to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 11 days left Moderate to apply

Customized Employment Initiative

Customized Employment Initiative is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Total program funding is approximately $1,400,000.…

🏛 New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $3,000,000 – $6,500,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program. This opportunity will support community-based organizations and…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.812 ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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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 22 days left Hard to apply

Veterans Employment Program – Delaware County

The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has created this grant opportunity to support Delaware County veterans and eligible military spouses by offering services that…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry ⏰ Nov 10, 2026 💰 up to $350,000
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OPEN 22 days left Moderate to apply

Veterans Employment Program

The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has created this grant opportunity to support veterans and eligible military spouses by offering services that address barriers…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry ⏰ Nov 10, 2026 💰 up to $200,000
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OPEN 25 days left Moderate to apply

Museums Empowered (2027)

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.301 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $350,000
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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 53 days left Hard to apply

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T

Through the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program, IES seeks to support research and development of transformative solutions to seemingly intractable problems and challenges in…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.324 ⏰ Dec 11, 2026 💰 up to $3,750,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,867 workforce development grants for nonprofits, of which 48 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 nonprofits, 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 Nonprofits

Workforce development grants for nonprofits range from $468K to $788K in typical award sizes, with 7,368 active opportunities currently available. The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies actively fund nonprofit capacity in this space, recognizing the sector's critical role in preparing workers for tomorrow's economy.

Most of these grants operate on a competitive basis, requiring a strong application strategy. Nearly one in five funding opportunities mandate cost-sharing contributions, so budget planning is essential. To narrow your search effectively, filter by support type—Training and Program Development grants dominate this category and align most directly with workforce outcomes.