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Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This grant initiative funds demonstration grants to states to support businesses in creating or expanding training programs that provide workers with critical industry skills needed to fill in-demand jobs and advance national economic priorities.
These grants provide outcomes-based reimbursement funds to employers for training that is responsive to rapidly evolving skills demands and local workforce conditions, with the goal of encouraging businesses to invest in workforce training.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, to support businesses (including small businesses) in creating or expanding training programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund are due August 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). A partnership between the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and three regional commissions (Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Northern Border Regional Commission).
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (ETA-TEGL-15-25) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This grant opportunity supports innovative models for the rapid reskilling and reemployment of dislocated workers and aims to fill critical talent gaps in domestic manufacturing, aerospace, energy production, construction, and other occupations necessary for the reindustrialization agenda.
International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The IRES program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students, contributing to the development of a diverse, globally engaged workforce. It focuses on active research participation by undergraduate and/or graduate students in high-quality international research, education, and professional development experiences. Students do not apply directly to NSF but to NSF-funded investigators who receive IRES awards.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The DOL Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is distributing $30 million across 14 states for employer-led workforce training in advanced manufacturing, AI, and skilled trades. Employer applications open mid-2026.
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