Department of Labor Grants

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:

Find Available Grants:
Grant	Description	Focus	Who Can Apply	Posted Date	Contact
Grant Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Fact Sheet	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; Round 2 Due 10/14/2022	Contact Carls.Matthew.L@dol.gov
Grant Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions Fact Sheet	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	Contact Mathew.Anu@dol.gov
Grant Growth Opportunities (Reentry Youth) Fact Sheet	Description Supports work placement into paid work experiences, as well as provides occupational education in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and post-program placement into employment and/or education.	Focus Justice-involved youth and young adults ages 16-24; communities in areas of concentrated crime and poverty as well as communities that have recently experienced significant unrest.	Who Can Apply Native American Tribal governments; County, City or township governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits	Posted Date Posted 3/7/22; Due 4/21/22; Round 2 Due 10/5/2022	Contact Ferro.Ariam@dol.gov
Grant Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Fact Sheet	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.	Posted Date Posted 6/17/22; Due 8/1/22	Contact Harwoodgrants@dol.gov
Grant Brookwood Sago Grants Fact Sheet	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	Posted Date Posted 6/23/22; Due 8/23/22	Contact Frazier.Ursula@DOL.GOV

Check Out Upcoming Funding Opportunities:

Check Out Upcoming Funding Opportunities:
Grant	Description	Focus	Who Can Apply	Expected Posting Date	Contact
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	Contact Flowers.Jeanette@dol.gov

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.

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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.

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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.