Labor Grants: Empowering All Workers – Morning, Noon, and Night
Our grants connect, protect, train, support, and empower workers and job seekers, at home and abroad.
We stand ready to serve workers in all communities, with targeted programs for:
- Teens and young adults
- Low-wage workers
- Women in nontraditional occupations
- People with disabilities
- Veterans and returning service members
- Previously incarcerated youth or adults
- Tribal communities
- Rural communities
Find Available Grants:
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Description Builds the capacity of community colleges to equitably increase employment by focusing on specific industry sectors and career pathways that will lead to more rapid reskilling and (re)employment in quality jobs. |
Focus Individuals enrolled at community colleges. |
Who Can Apply Community Colleges |
Posted Date Posted 3/2/22; Due 6/2/22 |
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Description Provides enhanced training and support activities to dislocated workers, new entrants in the workforce, incumbent workers, and individuals affected by substance use disorder returning to work in the Appalachian and Delta regions. |
Focus Energy Communities; Appalanchian and Delta Regions; Dislocated Workers |
Who Can Apply Nonprofits; State, County, City, Special district or township governments; Public and Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations; Independent school districts |
Posted Date Posted 4/27/22; Due 7/8/22 |
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Grant Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities |
Description Cooperative agreement to operate the Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policy Development Center. |
Focus Individuals with disabilities, with a focus on equity for historically marginalized communities. |
Who Can Apply Nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, small businesses. |
Posted Date Posted 5/3/22; Due 6/17/22 |
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Grant Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) |
Description Provides funding to grow the employment of women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations by developing pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs and providing support services. |
Focus Women, employers and labor unions. |
Who Can Apply Community-based organizations (CBO) |
Posted Date Posted 5/11/22; Due 06/20/22 |
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Description Provides funding to organizations that conduct outreach, disseminate information, and help women gain equitable access to their employment rights and benefits. |
Focus Women, women of color, women with disabilities, justice-involved women; low-wage workers. |
Who Can Apply Nonprofit organizations. |
Posted Date Posted 5/18/22; Due 07/1/22 |
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Check Out Upcoming Funding Opportunities:
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Grant Brookwood Sago Grants |
Description Funds education and training programs to better identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. |
Focus Perspective Miners, Miners and Mine Operators, including Contractors |
Who Can Apply States, Territories and other governments, including Indian and Native American Tribal governments; Private and Public Nonprofits |
Expected Posting Date Forecasted Winter 2022 |
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Grant Elizabeth Brandeis Unemployment Insurance (UI) Labor Research Center Grant Program |
Description Provides funding to one qualified institution (or consortium) of higher education to expand our understanding of the U.S. unemployment insurance system-including its effects on workers, employers, and local communities-with a cross-cutting focus on equity in program administration and outcomes. |
Focus Researchers, practitioners, program administrators, policymakers, the general public, and other stakeholders engaged in UI and related labor and social insurance careers. |
Who Can Apply Higher Education Institutions (or consortium) |
Expected Posting Date Forecasted Spring 2022 |
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Grant Susan Harwood Training Grant Program |
Description Provides funding to develop and deliver training to employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in their workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the OSH Act. |
Focus Low-literacy, limited English proficient, minority, temporary, youth, and other hard to reach workers in high hazard industries. |
Who Can Apply Nonprofit organizations, including labor unions; public/state controlled institutions of higher education. |
Expected Posting Date Forecasted Spring 2022 |
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Real People, Real Impact: Spotlight Stories from our Grantees
The Department of Labor awards millions of dollars in competitive grants to hundreds of partner organizations and participating entities. These programs reach communities from all across the United States, as well as those in partner countries overseas, and have served thousands of individuals.
Marisol Santos - Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
Launching an American Dream with an Apprenticeship
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Marisol Santos crossed the sea in pursuit of her American dream. Today, a Women in Nontraditional Occupations grant from the Women’s Bureau helped her develop into a welder forging seafaring ships. The grant paved the way for Marisol’s apprenticeship which began with general training covering basic trade skills and then specialized based on available jobs and her personal interest.
Brianna Crusoe - Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
From an Apprenticeship to a Family-Supporting Job
Fourth-year electrician apprentice Brianna Crusoe raves about how a Department of Labor grant helped her develop a life-changing career in the trades. A Women in Nontraditional Occupations grant from the Women’s Bureau provided all-encompassing support through a stipend and training and child care services, which enabled her full participation in the program and empowered her to embark upon a new career.
Yousef in Amman, Jordan - Project on Child Labor and Forced Labor
Enabling Education for Former International Child Laborers
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs helps implement the U.S. goal of bringing meaningful change to the lives of child laborers and children in forced labor around the word. In Jordan, teenager Yousef was caught in family strife and dropped out of school turning to child labor to help support his family. MAP project funding supported his escape from child labor, enabling him to finish his education and prepare to become a chef.
Videos
How to Apply:
Webinar Trainings for Prospective Applicants
- OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Program FY22 – How To Have a Competitive Application
- ILAB's International Funding Opportunities
- Growth Opportunities (Youth Re-entry)
- Prospective Applicant Webinar for the Apprenticeship Building America Grant
- How to Prepare a Competitive Susan Harwood Grant Application
- Pathways Home 3 (Adult Re-entry)
- Workforce Pathways for Youth
- Strengthening Community Colleges
- YouthBuild
- Training Videos on Federal Grants for New Applicants
Resources & How to Apply
- FAQ for the Apprenticeship Building America Grant: Your Questions Answered
- Get tips and technical assistance from peer organizations and past grantees
- Find tools, training, and resources to manage your grant award
- GrantSolutions Recipient Resources
- Resources from the Office of Grants Management
- Learn how to apply for grants
Visit agency grant pages
- Employment and Training Administration
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs
- Women’s Bureau
- Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration
- Mine Safety and Health Administration