1,970 foundations$10.1B total annual giving$16K median grant58 states with funders
Discover 1,970 grantmaking foundations funding employment & workforce programs, with combined annual giving of $10.1B. The median grant size for employment & workforce is $16K.
Employment & Workforce Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
1,970
Total Annual Giving
$10.1B
Total Assets Under Management
$648.7B
Median Grant Size
$16K
States with Funders
58
Total Grants on Record
14,909
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Community-based culinary arts educationJob trainingWorkforce development+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofits operating community-based culinary training programs; provide training at no cost to participants; serve individuals who are unemployed or underemployed or otherwise face barriers to employment; and provide wraparound supports such as case management, job placement, or social services. Eligible applicants have never received a JPF grant or have previously applied but were not funded. Organizations that have received a JPF grant should apply to the Partnership Circle Grant instead.
Workforce developmentCareer servicesWorkSource/One Stop center operations+1 more
Who can apply: Organizations or consortia of organizations able to serve as the One Stop Operator for the North Central Region's WorkSource centers in Moses Lake, Omak, and Wenatchee. Full eligibility and proposal requirements are provided in the RFP.
Community recovery and stabilizationFood resiliencyFinancial security+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Maui, Molokai and/or Lānaʻi, and community organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Previously funded nonprofits must be in good standing with Maui United Way. Awards are competitive and not guaranteed; organizations may submit one application per review cycle and funding is awarded only once.
Vocational trainingPre-employment trainingWorkforce development+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations serving Chicago residents and the Chicago labor market. Vocational programs should prepare participants for middle-skilled jobs in growing industries, use labor-market information, maintain employer partnerships, and provide job-retention support. Pre-employment programs should serve people with significant employment barriers and provide hands-on training and support services. The Foundation does not generally fund individual scholarships, internships, tuition-collecting entities, job-readiness-only programs, or workforce programs outside Chicago.
Arts and HumanitiesCommunity DevelopmentEducation+12 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be Erie County, Ohio-based tax-exempt entities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including charitable, religious, or governmental organizations. Grants generally support projects benefiting Erie County, Ohio. The foundation typically awards grants for one year, although exceptions may occur.
Early childhood education / school readiness / literacyOut-of-school learning and high-quality learning opportunitiesYouth leadership development+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)); priority for organizations with operating budgets under $2 million; projects must align with Fund priorities and serve Philadelphia or the Northeast Kingdom. Must provide required attachments including IRS determination letter, leadership list, organization budget, recent financial statement, and program budget if applicable.
The typical Employment & Workforce foundation awards grants of $16K. Approximately 39% of Employment & Workforce foundations actively fund new organizations, and 78% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment & Workforce Grants
How many foundations fund employment & workforce?
There are 1,970 grantmaking foundations that fund employment & workforce programs across 58 states.
What is the median grant size for employment & workforce?
The median grant from foundations funding employment & workforce is $16K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest employment & workforce foundations?
The largest foundations funding employment & workforce by annual giving include JOBSOHIO, ALAMO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC, DTCare, with combined giving of $370.6M.
Which states have the most employment & workforce funders?
The states with the most employment & workforce foundations are California (213), New York (147), Texas (122). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find employment & workforce grants for my nonprofit?
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