Employment, Labor and Training Grants
11 active federal employment, labor and training grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter 02-25, Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
DOL-ETA · ETA-TEGL-02-25-C1
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Training and Educational Materials Development
DOL-OSHA · SHTG-FY-26-02
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training
DOL-OSHA · SHTG-FY-26-01
Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants
DHS-DHS · DHS-26-USFA-043-09-00-99
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants
DOL-ETA · ETA-TEGL-15-25
Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 01-25: Process for Requesting Fiscal Year 2026 Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Funds
DOL-ETA · ETA-TEGL-NO-01-25-C1
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
DOL-ETA · FOA-ETA-26-23
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
DOL-ETA · ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1
Talent Search Program
DOL-OPE · ED-GRANT-26-022
Announcement of Stand Down Grants
DOL-ETA-VETS · VPL-01-23
Enhancing Interpretation at Ford's Theatre
DOI-NPS · P17AS00001
About Employment, Labor and Training Grants
Federal employment, labor and training grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most employment, labor and training grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
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How do I find employment, labor and training grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for employment, labor and training grants?
Most employment, labor and training grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for employment, labor and training grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for employment, labor and training programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.