Skilled Trades Workforce Investment Grants

The Iowa Workforce Development Foundation is offering competitive grants of up to $250,000 to eligible Iowa public school districts to expand skilled-trades education, apprenticeship preparation, and learner support.

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Nov 18, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 02:16 PM
1 year 6 months
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The Iowa Workforce Development Foundation is offering competitive grants to eligible Iowa public school districts in the Grant Wood or Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency service areas. Projects must expand training capacity, create multiple entry points into skilled-trades careers, and improve learner persistence and completion. Eligible activities include career and technical education program expansion, apprenticeship readiness, training equipment and materials, curriculum development, employer engagement, participant recruitment, and direct learner support such as tuition, tools, transportation, and childcare assistance. The total funding available is $1.8 million, with individual awards of up to $250,000 per district. Applications are submitted through IowaGrants.gov and must include the application narratives and project plan, a budget narrative, a completed organization W-9, and the required budget template. The performance period is December 15, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

Classification Codes
NAICS611519Other Technical and Trade Schools
PSCU006Vocational/Technical
Smart Codes
skilled trades workforce trainingapprenticeship preparation programscareer and technical education
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Service
Timeline
Nov 18, 2026 08:00 PM-Application deadline
Dec 15, 2026-Performance period begins
Jun 30, 2028-Performance period ends
Aug 15, 2028-Final expenses and reports due
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