Workforce Development Grants for Public K-12 School

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 459 Workforce Development Grants for Public K-12 School — 29 open right now, across 114 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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459total grants
29open now
114agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 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 10 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 10 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 10 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship Program

The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in…

🏛 BHE ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $25,000
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OPEN 21 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 21 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 24 days left Hard to apply

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.313 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $75,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Adult Education – Digital Instruction

The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. The funding will…

🏛 Illinois Community College Board ⏰ Nov 16, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants for public k-12 school are available?
Grantoria currently lists 459 workforce development grants for public k-12 school, of which 29 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 2 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 public k-12 school, 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 Public K-12 School

Public K-12 schools access workforce development grants to fund teacher training programs, career pathway curricula, and STEM education initiatives that prepare students for high-demand fields. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, with 7,381 active grants currently available. These investments strengthen instructional capacity and equip educators with skills to deliver workforce-aligned instruction.

Most grants in this category operate on a competitive basis and offer median awards between $224,000 and $942,000. Training and capacity-building support dominate the funding landscape, though fewer than one in ten grants require cost-sharing from recipients. To refine your search, filter by funding agency to identify grants aligned with your school's primary focus area.