A field-building stream supporting workforce development ecosystem partners and initiatives.

Organization should be working to strengthen the workforce development field

Workforce Development Field Building

BlackRock Future Builders is a $100 million philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to expand economic opportunity and power the next generation of America’s skilled trades workers; includes a $25M RFP to support nonprofits expanding access to skilled trades training and career pathways.

Nonprofit and workforce development training providers (organizations) are the intended recipients | Proposals must expand access to skilled trades training and career pathways

Future Builders

Grants to honor AJ Blain's legacy, reflecting a family foundation focus on leadership growth and development, aviation, and education; requests are reviewed bi‑annually.

AJ Blain Foundation Grants

HHF seeks to provide program grants to mid-sized, growth-oriented 501(c)(3) public charities in the City of Chicago that offer effective programs to enhance life and opportunity in under-resourced communities, particularly on the south and west sides of the city.

Be a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) public charity primarily serving under-resourced communities, particularly on the south and west sides of the city | Have an annual organizational budget between $150,000 and $5,000,000 for the previous year | Proposed programs must align with one or more HHF focus areas (e.g., afterschool, early childhood ages 0–3, preventive pediatric care, trauma-informed mental health, entrepreneurship, workforce/financial literacy) | After-school programs must operate Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM during the CPS school year (Sept–June) | Mental health programs must include a trained clinician (e.g., LCSW)

Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grants

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

Competitive grants to help organizations quickly strengthen operations, improve sustainability, and respond to increased demand or growth opportunities (examples: technology, equipment/vehicles, facility improvements, staffing). Performance period up to nine months.

Serve Monroe County, Indiana | 501(c)(3) nonprofits and organizations exempt from filing for 501(c)(3) status (units of government, school corporations, religious organizations) | Grants to religious organizations must be non-proselytizing and not promote religious doctrine or instruction | Previously incurred debts are not eligible | No funding for political campaigns or efforts to influence legislation

Tier 1: Rapid Response Grants for Capacity & Organizational Sustainability

A prize recognizing Cuyahoga County non-profit organizations or collaborations demonstrating systems change and/or scalable innovation in the local workforce development ecosystem; award is $50,000 with no restrictions or deliverables.

Only non-profit organizations may be formally nominated | Nominations submitted via the grants dashboard by the stated deadline

Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award

PGE Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization aligned with Portland General Electric that funds Oregon-based nonprofit organizations through four pillars (Career‑Connected Learning, Creative Expression, Climate Resilient Communities, Career Pathways). Eligible organizations apply via an online Cybergrants portal.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity | Based in Oregon and serving Oregonians | One request per calendar year per organization | Previous grant recipients must complete an impact report prior to submitting a new request | Organizations that discriminate (in services or hiring) are ineligible

Workforce Development Field Building

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

Carrie Varoquiers

[email protected]

www.workday.com

Past recipients

2024

Year Up Inc

$1,000,000

Generation - You Employed Inc

$800,000

Per Scholas Inc

$500,000

Jobs For The Future Inc

$350,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

$250,000

Opportunity At Work Inc

$250,000

Inco Community Inc

$250,000

Goodness Village

$200,000

More In Common

$150,000

Rolling

~$50K (308 grants)

National · All 50 states

Similar Grants

Future Builders

~$250K

AJ Blain Foundation Grants

~$6K

Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grants

~$10K

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

~$5K

Tier 1: Rapid Response Grants for Capacity & Organizational Sustainability

$20.0K–$75.0K

Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award

~$50.0K