Employment, Job Training, and Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Twin Cities Grants: May 20, annually
DEI Grants: August 12, annually
Strategic Industry Grants: September 8, annually

Grant Range:
$750 - $2689229
Average Grant:
$45506

The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

The Foundation provides funding to organizations…

Collier Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Wish List: None
  • Program Grants: March 19, 2026 (latest expired date)
  • General Operating Support Grants and Capacity Grants: May 21, 2026
  • Marco Island Community Grant Fund: Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced
Grant Range:
$5087 - $6257769
Average Grant:
$112051

The Collier Community Foundation, formerly the Community Foundation of Collier County, works to enhance the quality of life for residents of Collier County, FL.

The…

Common Good Philanthropies

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Application Deadline:

  • Immediate Impact Grants: Letters of interest due April 30, 2026

  • Catalyst Grants: Letters of intent due May 21, 2026

Common Good Philanthropies, previously the Inclusa Foundation, supports organizations in creating innovative, inclusive solutions to improve well-being and connection for older adults and people…

MIT Solve

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Application Deadline:
  • Global Challenges: May 21, 2026
  • Indigenous Communities Fellowship: April 17, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), supports technology-driven solutions that address global challenges.

Through open innovation challenges, Solve…

Charles Hayward Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 30, May 22, and September 18, 2026

The Charles Hayward Foundation provides support to charities registered in the U.K. for projects in the British Isles and the Commonwealth Countries of Africa.

The Foundation's …

Charles Hayward Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 30, May 22, and September 18, 2026

The Charles Hayward Foundation provides support to charities registered in the U.K. for projects in the British Isles and the Commonwealth Countries of Africa.

The Foundation provides…

The Seabury Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of introduction: May 22, 2026
  • Full proposals: July 31, 2026

  • Historically, this opportunity has an application cycle in the spring and fall.

The Seabury Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that instruct, inform, and guide people toward the development of knowledge, skills, and understanding in Chicago, IL, and Benzie County, MI…

Citizens Bank Corporate Giving Programs

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Citizens Bank Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where the company does business through charitable grants, sponsorships, and a recognition program.…

There’s a very old saying about the difference between giving a person a fish and teaching that person to fish. One of the most effective ways to help someone is to provide them the skills needed to provide for themselves in an engaging career. There are many nonprofits out there who specialize in just this, looking to help improve job training, career development, and skill-building programs to address local employment challenges.

Education does not come for free, and these nonprofits thus need to rely on the income provided by workforce development grants. These grants can help fund a wide array of programs that help boost employment levels and capabilities. These could include vocational training, apprenticeships, interview preparation workshops and career counselling. The ultimate goal is to help prepare people in the community for the realities of the job market and of career growth. The end goal is to not only boost employment in the community but also promote self-sufficiency.

Workforce development grants come from a variety of sources. Traditionally, the U.S. Department of Labor provides funding for grants of this sort. Many grants are funded by local and state workforce development boards, or by private foundations and corporate social responsibility programs.

When preparing grant proposals for workforce development grants, the sort of data you should be focusing on includes statistics related to unemployment, underemployment, and skill gaps that you are looking to address. At the same time, you should draw data from other similar training programs to prove the potential impact of what you will be working on.

If you need guidance on writing award winning grants, make sure to check out our overview on the topic. Above you can view workforce development grants, all currently accepting requests.