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Find similar grantsThis competitive RFP is part of The BlackRock Foundation's $100 million philanthropic initiative to expand economic opportunity and strengthen America's skilled trades workforce. It awards two-year grants to eligible U.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. nonprofit organizations (i. e. , registered 501(c)3 organizations) delivering or supporting high-quality skilled trades training. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
BlackRock Future Builders Grants for Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, and Skilled Trades Training is funded by The BlackRock Foundation (administered by Jobs for the Future - JFF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Read articleThe BlackRock Foundation has opened a $25 million national RFP — administered by JFF — for two-year grants of $500,000 to $1 million supporting apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and skilled-trades workforce programs. Applications close July 10, 2026. Here is who is eligible, how the 'financial security' framing shapes what wins, why the systems-change track may be underused, and how to build a proposal that survives the review.
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