Workforce Development Grants for Rural Communities
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 83 Workforce Development Grants for Rural Communities — 12 open right now, across 46 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $30M. The next application deadline is July 23, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.516⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$1 – $910,000
This program supports states in developing and implementing innovative programs to address the oral health workforce needs of Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs).
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.236⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$1 – $400,000
The Office of Community Services (OCS) will award approximately $18.57 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) to enhance job…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS📋 CFDA 93.570⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$100,000 – $800,000
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7 is a partnership between the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and three regional…
🏛 Employment and Training Administration📋 CFDA 17.280⏰ Jul 23, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $8,000,000
The USDA and NIFA continue to take a leadership role in assisting veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture, while also supporting military families…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.334⏰ Jul 31, 2026💰
$300,000 – $750,000
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes will fund an organization to help states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities: 1) strengthen their understanding of…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS📋 CFDA 93.569⏰ Aug 3, 2026💰
$600,000 – $600,000
Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants fund projects that serve California Native American tribes, support Traditional Ecological Knowledge and cultural fire, improve forest health through forest fuels reduction,…
🏛 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (California)⏰ Sep 10, 2026💰
$100,000 – $214,999
Rather than utilizing a set-aside within the standard MFSN Program, this NOFA operates independently and is tailored to meet the specific affordable housing needs of California…
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)⏰ Sep 30, 2026💰
$500 – $20,000
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.310⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$10,000 – $650,000
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)⏰ Feb 28, 2027💰
$500 – $100,000
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
The Appalachian Region, as defined in ARC’s authorizing legislation, is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
How many workforce development grants for rural communities are available?
Grantoria currently lists 83 workforce development grants for rural communities, of which 12 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 July 23, 2026 — about 6 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 $30M, 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 rural communities, 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 Rural Communities
Workforce development grants for rural communities range from $36,000 to $734,000 in typical awards, with 6,404 active opportunities currently available. The Health Resources and Services Administration leads funding in this space, supporting initiatives designed to build skills and economic resilience in underserved areas.
Most of these grants operate on a competitive basis, requiring applicants to submit strong proposals against peer competition. One in five awards involves cost-sharing requirements, so budget planning should account for potential matching funds. To refine your search, filter by support type—targeting "Training" or "Capacity Building" will surface programs most aligned with workforce skill-building versus broader infrastructure investments.
