CFES Workforce Development Grant

CFES Workforce Development Grant is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Supports programs aimed at enhancing job training and career advancement, particularly for underrepresented groups such as individuals with disabilities and non-traditional students.

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc. - FY26 Workforce Development Grants Please be advised that a scheduled system update will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4:30 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. During this period, CommunityForce services will be temporarily unavailable. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued partnership.

This version of Internet Explorer is unsupported. Please upgrade to a newer version or use another browser before continuing. FY26 Workforce Development Grants WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED FOR FY26.

PLEASE CHECK BACK AT THE START OF OUR NEW FISCAL YEAR IN JULY. Our workforce development grant cycle timeline has changed. Starting July 1, 2025, the application will be open year-round with a rolling deadline.

The deadline will be the 15th of each month. If you submit an application by the 15th of any given month, you are guaranteed to have a response in no sooner than 30 and no longer than 60 days. PLEASE NOTE: This grant application will remain open as funding allows.

When all funding for the fiscal year has been granted, the application will close until the following fiscal year. * The Workforce Development grant program supports professional development programs, scholarship opportunities for job training, continuing education for career advancement, and organizations that offer various workforce development programs to the public.

Special emphasis will be placed on programs serving people with disabilities, high school juniors and seniors, non-traditional students, nonprofit professionals, and skilled professionals in fields that serve vulnerable populations in our community. Click on "view details" below for more information.

APPLICATION MAXIMUM: $7,500 Priority is placed on the following types of services: Work experiences that have components of occupational education. These may include summer work experiences or pre-apprenticeship programs, internships, or job shadowing. Occupational skills training, especially those certified with recognized industry credentials.

Education offered concurrently with other workforce activities and training for a specific occupation. Leadership development, mentoring, or supportive services that provide assistance towards transitional employment, or further occupational education.

Careful consideration is given by the Foundation to the following factors: The number of counties the program will serve The number of people who will benefit The degree to which the applicant organization intends to work collaboratively with public or private organizations Demonstrated ability to operate like or similar high quality, cost effective programs The commitment and composition of the applicant organization’s Board of Directors or Leadership The organization’s fiscal responsibility and management qualifications The ability of the organization to obtain additional funding to implement the project The organization’s ability to provide ongoing funding The organization’s past grant history at the Foundation For questions about this application, please contact Lauren Ansted at lansted@cfes.

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