As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 1,828 Workforce Development Grants — 86 open right now, across 204 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is September 23, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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
Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning…
🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services📋 CFDA 45.301⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
$5,000 – $350,000
The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training…
🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services📋 CFDA 45.032⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
$100,000 – $500,000
The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Nov 18, 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 After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools…
🏛 CA Department of Education (California)⏰ Dec 3, 2026💰
$50,000 – $203,500
The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools…
🏛 CA Department of Education (California)⏰ Dec 3, 2026💰
$50,000 – $203,500
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
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
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO),…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.117⏰ Jan 15, 2027💰
$1 – $1
The purpose of this program is to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families. MCH Nutrition Training Programs will provide interdisciplinary graduate…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.110⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
$550,000 – $735,000
This program seeks to prepare, nurture, and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) to enable and potentially transform…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 21, 2027💰
up to $1,000,000
The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
How many workforce development grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,828 workforce development grants, of which 86 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 23, 2026 — about 5 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for workforce development grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but workforce development grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and Small Business (SBA-defined). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
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, 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
Workforce development grants support training programs, capacity building, and skill-building initiatives that strengthen communities and expand economic opportunities. With 1,828 active grants in this category, organizations can access funding from top agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation to launch or expand workforce initiatives.
Most workforce development grants range from $300K to $1.0M and use competitive application processes. Public universities, nonprofits, and 501(c)(3) organizations commonly receive these awards, often targeting low-income and rural communities. Filtering by recipient type and demographic focus helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your organization.
