Free Tool — Updated 2026
Free Government Retraining Programs Near You
Most displaced workers don't know they qualify for thousands of dollars in federal and state retraining grants. WIOA, Trade Adjustment Assistance, state Promise grants, and more — find what's available in your state.
What's Available Nationwide
WIOA Individual Training AccountsFederal grant, no repayment required
Up to $14,000Federal Pell GrantFor accredited degree and certificate programs
Up to $7,395/yearTrade Adjustment AssistanceIf employer had foreign competition
Up to $10,000 + wage supplementState-Specific ProgramsFree community college, sector grants, and more
VariesWhy Most People Miss This Money
→American Job Centers are not well-publicized — most displaced workers never visit one
→WIOA funding is use-it-or-lose-it — unused funds expire at the end of each fiscal year (Sep 30)
→The application window is open now — no waiting for a new funding cycle
→You can stack WIOA with Pell Grants, state grants, and other scholarships