Workforce Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 1,377 Workforce Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 27 open right now, across 93 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $2,000,000 in state Reemployment funds to support the Future Works Grant. Four grants,…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry⏰ Dec 9, 2026
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
1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)⏰ Feb 28, 2027💰
$2,500 – $750,000
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💰
$10,000 – $35,000
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 – $6,300,000
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will help build a workforce that's prepared to collect and use high-quality cancer data. This work is essential to understand…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP📋 CFDA 93.832⏰ Mar 8, 2027
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
How many workforce development grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,377 workforce development grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 27 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 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 7,368 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.
