Workforce Development Grants for Special District

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 129 Workforce Development Grants for Special District — 12 open right now, across 53 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is December 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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129total grants
12open now
53agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Dec 15next deadline
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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OPEN Hard to apply

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans’ and Homeless Veterans’ with Children Reintegration Grant

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
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OPEN Moderate to apply

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant applications for Education and Research Centers (ERCs) that…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.262 ⏰ Oct 26, 2028 💰 $4,500,000 – $9,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants for special district are available?
Grantoria currently lists 129 workforce development grants for special district, 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 December 15, 2026 — about 56 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 special district, 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 Special District

Workforce development grants for special districts fund training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and direct services that strengthen workforce readiness across health, education, and community sectors. The 7,381 active grants in this category are led primarily by the National Institutes of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Administration for Community Living, reflecting deep federal investment in specialized workforce preparation.

Most grants use competitive application processes, with typical awards ranging from $530K to $712K. Fourteen percent require cost-sharing arrangements, so applicants should budget accordingly. To refine your search, filter by support type—focusing on "Training" or "Capacity Building" will surface grants most directly aligned with workforce development outcomes.