International Training Institute For The
The International Training Institute (ITI) develops and distributes standardized curriculum and training resources for union apprentices and journey-level workers in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. ITI supports apprenticeship and advanced career training across ~150 training centers and is jointly sponsored by SMART and SMACNA. The organization is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional apprenticeship training centers, joint apprenticeship training committees, or union-affiliated training trusts needing equipment or capital support for workforce training.
Good Fit
- • Runs a sheet-metal or HVAC apprenticeship/JATC training program.
- • Seeks funding for purchase of training equipment or a training coordinator.
- • Can demonstrate capacity to manage capital/equipment grants and provide invoices or budgets.
- • Serves apprentices or journey-level workers in a skilled trades pipeline.
Geography
The latest observed year shows grants to recipients in 27 states with no in-state share, and the largest state accounted for about 15% of 2024 dollars, indicating a broad multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the funder supported 58 distinct organizations across many joint apprenticeship training committees and trusts, with 64 grants that year and a mix of returning and new recipients, showing a wide recipient set for the funder’s size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover exists: 40 first-time grantees were funded in 2024 and 18 recipients returned across the observed three-year window, which suggests unfamiliar applicants have been able to enter the portfolio despite no formal application instructions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
