492 California Grants for Workforce Development

492 Workforce Grants for California

Discover grants for workforce development, job training, and career readiness. Funding supports employment programs, skills development, and career education. Additional grants promote economic advancement, workforce well-being, and initiatives that prepare individuals for an evolving job market.

Filter this list of workforce development grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for job training, career readiness, or employment programs. GrantWatch's Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline help workforce boards and nonprofits track funding through every stage, while GrantWatch Intelligence™ and the AI Grant Writing Tool support funder research and proposal writing.

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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Healthcare

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public schools, government agencies, and tribal governments in eligible locations for community-based healthcare services. Funding is intended to address the health needs of area residents with an emph...

GrantWatch ID#: 160697
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation and Protection

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation and protection programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to environmental health and justice, climate a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175430
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Grants to California Health Professional Training Programs for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to California health professional training programs to develop and expand professional development for primary care physicians. Funding is available for the expansion of existing programs and the development of new programs. Priority will be given to progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 204465
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Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers to Support Work at Federal and Affiliat...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior researchers to support work at federal and affiliated laboratories. Applicants must contact the relevant research adviser prior to submitting an application. Selected applicants will be granted tenure as guest researchers...

GrantWatch ID#: 210777
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Grants to California Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and services that meet the needs of residents, including senior services, youth services, and neighborhood revitalization. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226052
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Grants to USA States and Workforce Development Boards for Training and Employment Programs

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to USA states and workforce development boards for worker training and employment programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to fill gaps in the domestic job markets and quickly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231050
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Fellowships for USA Reporters and Editors Related to the Topic of Healthcare

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowships for USA reporters and editors for professional development in the focus area of healthcare. Participants will learn about the various challenges associated with the national healthcare system and will receive information about a wide range of topics to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231117
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Safety Training Programs for First Responders

Deadline: 08/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA government agency, Tribe, IHE, or for-profit, nonprofit, or faith-based organization for training programs to improve the safety of the general public and law enforcement officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 188072
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Grants to USA Rural Healthcare Organizations to Strengthen the Nurse Workforce

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA rural healthcare organizations to improve the well-being of nurses and strengthen the healthcare workforce. Funding is intended for the implementation of strategies that build nurse leadership and peer support, in order to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231260
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit for Technical Assistance to Family Planning Grantees

Deadline: 08/05/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230928
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Grants to California Entities for Community Events

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for community events. Funding is intended to support activities for families with children ages 0–5. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230964
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Grant to a USA Entity for Research on Employment Among People Who Are Deaf

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, tribal entity, or agency for research on employment among people who are deaf. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve employmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231071
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Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Progr...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488
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Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901
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Opportunity for USA Organizations to Participate in an IDD-Related Education Training Program

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA community-based organizations, managed care organizations, and school-to-work transition sites to promote health among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will take part in a training and certification pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204484
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Grants to USA Faculty at Eligible IHEs for Research Related to Nursing Students

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA faculty at eligible IHEs for projects to improve nursing education. Funding is intended for the development of a curriculum that incorporates leadership skills and emphasizes the role of nurses in shaping health policy, or utilizes artific...

GrantWatch ID#: 215052
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies to Hire Prosecutors

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies to hire prosecutors. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase prosecutorial capacity for cases involving aliens, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228885
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to California private and public nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and grassroots and faith-based organizations for initiatives to benefit children, teens, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs in the focus areas h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231136
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Opportunity for USA and Africa Young Researchers to Join a Symposium

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for USA and Africa early career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals to join a symposium on related topics. The purpose of this program is to increase dialogue and exchanges among young researchers in the United States and Africa. Topics co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230262

Grants to California Artists and Artist Groups for Collaborative Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists and artist groups in eligible counties for collaborative visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of programs and projects that are open to the public. In addition, one applicant will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161200

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 08/10/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Individuals for Creative P...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to support a project or a mission that will be completed within the calendar year. Funding is intended to support creatives such as artists, content creators, small business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213660

Opportunity for USA Journalists to Attend a Conference Related to Covering Local Businesses

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for USA journalists to attend a conference related to businesses and business journalism. Participants will learn about the different difficulties small businesses across the nation currently face, and will be given resources and information that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222955

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Assistance to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to USA tribal governments for activities to improve the criminal justice system in tribal areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the provision of technical assistance for...

GrantWatch ID#: 204439

Grants to USA HBCUs and other MSIs for Research on Plasma Science

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 212692

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Emerging Investigators for MS Research Training

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging investigators for research training related to multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The program is intended to support the trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 197552

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for MS Research Training Programs

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research mentors partnering with institutions to provide training programs for postdoctoral fellows in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation research. Applicants must register in the portal and submit a pre-application prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197555

Fellowships to USA Physicians for Training in Specialized MS Clinical Care

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships of $75,000 to USA physicians for professional training in clinical care of patients with multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Requests will be accepted from qualifying re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197624

Grants to USA Tribes and Microenterprise Development Organizations for T&TA

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 231460

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Training and Educational Projects Related to Journalism

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for training and educational initiatives related to the field of journalism. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of ethics, education, professional development, diversity, freedom of information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230130

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs with Germany

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 183634

Grant to a USA Nonprofit, Tribe, or IHE for Programs Addressing Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 208802

Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146
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Grants to California Music Entrepreneurs to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California music creators and businesses in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support artists and artist teams whose work is rooted in bold innovation, lived experience, and community expression. The grant see...

GrantWatch ID#: 231680

Grants to USA Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firef...

GrantWatch ID#: 167712

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Programming

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas that operate or support K-12 classroom programs in underserved communities. Funding is intended to enhance the teaching of the sciences and mathematics, as well as helping students develop skills relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176597

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychiatrist to Initiate an Improved Mental Healthcar...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychiatrist to initiate an improved mental healthcare business. Funding is intended to be used as seed money to create a business using original ideas related to behavioral and mental health. Eligible businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221754

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist to Recognize Exceptional Skill in Geriatric Psychiatric ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221756

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research-Related Expenses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research-related expenses. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers who themselves or their partners are pregnant, have given birth in the previous four months, or are close ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227450

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs for Business Develo...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231349

Grants to USA, Canada, and Int'l Black Women Photographers for Career Advancement

Deadline: 08/16/26

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206748

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Organizational Improvement

Deadline: 08/17/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations serving eligible locations for projects to build organizational capacity and cover operational expenses. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations s...

GrantWatch ID#: 154677
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