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Welcome to the Foundation Grant We are proud to Continue our Foundation for the Trades Iowa Grant Cycle The skilled trades are the foundation of our society. It is essential that the community recognizes the contributions of the workers that have built this country. This foundation will provide grants which focus on awareness, education, and advocacy.
The Foundation supports curriculum and supplies that provide hands on experiences preparing students for career opportunities in the skilled trades. Our future depends upon the men and women who dedicate themselves to their trade and take pride in their craft. To that end, the Foundation is committed to promoting and protecting the skilled trades as a desirable career opportunity.
The Foundation for the Trades Iowa is dedicated to expanding access to industrial arts and technology programs in Iowa schools. With only 48% of schools in the state currently offering these critical programs, the Foundation aims to raise awareness, increase educational opportunities, and provide the necessary resources to strengthen Industrial/Technology curriculums. Thank you to all who applied last year!
The 2025 Grant Cycle is complete and here are the results-- 2025 Grant Recipients Last April, 34 school districts, representing 81 junior and senior high schools, were invited to apply. This year, we anticipate even greater participation and would love for your school to get involved.
The grant helps support industrial arts and technology programs by providing funding for essential consumables and equipment, ensuring these programs have the resources they need to succeed. 2026 Foundation for the Trades Iowa grants can be awarded in: Grant Wood AEA Seven County area plus two additional counties Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Washington. Not every child will become a lawyer or doctor.
Teach your kids that it is ok to work with your hands and build cool stuff. Foundation for the Trades is a 501(c)(3)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Iowa schools, specifically junior and senior high schools, in the Grant Wood AEA Seven County area plus two additional counties (Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Washington). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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