US Grant Types

Skills & Training Business Grants

Skills and training grants help businesses develop their workforce. From apprenticeship support to specialist technical training, these programmes fund the people development that drives business success.

9grants available

Apprenticeships & Early Careers

Funding to support apprenticeship programmes, graduate schemes, and entry-level training. These help businesses grow their talent pipeline while developing skilled workers.

Upskilling & Reskilling

Grants for training existing staff in new skills, particularly digital skills, management capabilities, and technical expertise. These support workforce transformation and productivity.

Leadership Development

Programmes supporting management and leadership training for business owners and senior teams. These develop the strategic capabilities needed for business growth.

US Skills & Training Grants

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees

Provides in-state tuition benefits for employees of businesses to support workforce development.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration

Good Jobs Challenge

The Good Jobs Challenge is a workforce program that aims to accelerate local economic growth and rebuild regional economies so they are more resilient to future challenges, while placing American workers into jobs.

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Texas Workforce Commission

Self-Sufficiency Fund

Job-training program for TANF recipients linking business community with educational institutions; provides grants to eligible colleges or nonprofit organizations for customized training.

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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills Development Fund

Grants to companies and labor unions partnering with Texas community and technical colleges to provide customized job training; average training cost $2,000 per trainee.

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Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant

The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.

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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

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DCEO

Manufacturing Training Academies

Capital grants provided through this opportunity will support the creation of Manufacturing Training Academies located at community colleges in the state.

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AAUW

AAUW Career Development Grants

The AAUW Career Development Grants offer up to $8,000 to help women take the next step in their STEM careers.

$8,000Nationwide1 Mar 2026
Education & SkillsSkills & Training
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Carhartt

Carhartt For the Love of Labor Grant

Carhartt created the Love of Labor grant program to help connect workers with trade programs in their local communities during an unprecedented labor shortage.

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ManufacturingSkills & Training

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skills & training grants