Workforce Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)
As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 567 Workforce Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 25 open right now, across 82 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is September 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
CRC Planning Grants will support planning activities to prepare communities to implement Community Resilience Centers. CRC Planning Grant activities should focus on preparing for a future…
NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S., to be considered for funding by…
🏛 National Institute of Standards and Technology📋 CFDA 11.042⏰ Sep 15, 2026💰
from $10,000,000
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train certified nurse midwifery students to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements:…
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)⏰ Sep 23, 2026💰
$500,001 – $3,000,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act (SCA) Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes. This opportunity supports state,…
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance📋 CFDA 16.812⏰ Sep 24, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
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💰
$200,000 – $400,000
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $4,000,000 in funding through the Apprenticeships on the Move: Advancing Pennsylvania’s Workforce grant…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry⏰ Oct 2, 2026💰
up to $249,999
Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund…
🏛 Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (California)⏰ Oct 13, 2026💰
$750,000 – $4,500,000
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is: Lightweight Free-draining Less expensive Eligible Applicants Include: -All California local…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Oct 15, 2026💰
$10,000 – $375,000
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💰
$450,000 – $500,000
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $450,000 in funding for Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem Through the Navigator Program…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry⏰ Oct 23, 2026
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…
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for a Training Center of the Network of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Dec 15, 2026💰
up to $750,000
BackgroundDespite advances in technology and improvements in work environments, mining remains one of the most challenging and hazardous occupations in the United States. The industry continues…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Jan 26, 2027💰
up to $250,000
The Statewide Sign Grant Program installs and replaces signs for previously funded Boating and Waterways projects that are either obsolete, display incorrect information, are badly worn…
🏛 Department of Parks and Recreation (California)⏰ Feb 1, 2027💰
$1,000 – $10,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ May 7, 2027
How many workforce development grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 567 workforce development grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 25 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 September 15, 2026 — about 11 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 small business (sba-defined), 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 Small Business (SBA-defined)
Workforce development grants fund training programs, staff capacity building, and service delivery that strengthen small business workforces across critical sectors. The 7,047 active grants in this category support initiatives from curriculum development to on-the-job training partnerships. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, alongside the Administration for Community Living and CDC, reflecting the cross-sector importance of a skilled workforce.
Awards typically range from $725K to $750K, with all opportunities using competitive application processes. Only 12% require cost-sharing, making these grants accessible to resource-limited organizations. To refine your search, filter by support type—focusing on "Training" will isolate grants with the most direct workforce development focus for your small business.
