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Washington Workforce Development Grants

Explore 67 grant opportunities

Worker Retraining Funding Program
Contact for amount
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to Washington State community and technical colleges to help unemployed and dislocated workers gain skills and training for high-demand jobs in key industries.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Seattle Fund Grants
$15,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in King County that provide technology-focused programs to empower underserved youth, helping them develop skills and career pathways in the tech industry.

Education
Nonprofits
Perkins Leadership Block Grant
$30,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community and technical colleges in Washington State to develop innovative workforce training programs and improve access to career and technical education.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nurse Preceptorship Grant
$1,000
Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to licensed nurses in Washington State who mentor nursing students in clinical settings, helping to address the shortage of training opportunities in the healthcare workforce.

Education
Individuals
Fourth Plain Forward BIPOC Small Business Mini-Grant
$1,000
Fourth Plain Forward
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides $1,000 grants to BIPOC small business owners in the Fourth Plain Corridor to help them purchase essential equipment that improves their operations and supports long-term growth.

Arts
Small businesses
4Culture Launch Grant Program
$180,000
4Culture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to new and emerging cultural and science organizations in King County, Washington, helping them build sustainable operations and enhance public access to arts and science.

Arts
Nonprofits
Puget Sound Energy’s Solar Grants
$100,000
Puget Sound Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for solar energy projects that benefit historically marginalized communities in Washington State, focusing on organizations that promote equitable access to renewable energy and workforce development.

Energy
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Mini Grants
$9,999
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small organizations in King County that focus on professional development for those working with children from prenatal to age five, emphasizing early childhood development, mental health, and racial equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Clean Energy Grants
$2,500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

Energy
State governments
Job Skills Program
$600,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides funding for educational institutions in Washington State to partner with local businesses in order to deliver targeted workforce training that enhances employee skills and addresses specific industry needs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human Services Grant Program
$40,000
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, that provide essential services to vulnerable residents, including children, seniors, and families, ensuring access to food, shelter, employment, and mental health support.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Greater Health Now’s Connect2Everyone Grant
$75,000
Greater Health Now
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations in southeastern Washington State and the Yakama Nation to improve health and wellbeing through initiatives focused on healthcare access, nutrition, social connectivity, and workforce development.

Health
Nonprofits
Perkins Corrections Grant
Contact for amount
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Washington State community and technical colleges in enhancing career and technical education programs for incarcerated individuals, helping them gain essential skills for successful reintegration into the workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Weatherization Assistance Program
$407,678
Washington Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that provide training and technical assistance to improve energy efficiency for low-income households in Washington state.

Energy
Nonprofits
Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials Response and Firefighting Equipment Grant
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to Washington-based public entities to improve their emergency response capabilities for oil spills and hazardous materials incidents through the purchase of specialized equipment and training.

Safety
City or township governments
Perkins Non-Traditional Employment and Training Grant
$100,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to Washington state community and technical colleges to increase enrollment and success rates for students in non-traditional career fields, particularly those where one gender represents less than 25% of the workforce.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
SKCCIF Economic Opportunities for Communities Program
$275,000
Port of Seattle Equity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations that help historically underrepresented individuals in South King County access living-wage jobs in port-related industries through workforce development and career readiness programs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development and Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, to promote tourism, economic development, and the arts through community events and initiatives.

Science and Technology
City or township governments