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Questions deadline April 10, 2026; solicitation deadline April 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program is a grant from the Maryland Department of Labor that supports workforce training in industries critical to the state's economic growth, including life sciences, technology, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing.
This $1 million competitive grant program offers awards of up to $200,000 to eligible organizations—including nonprofits, higher education institutions, and industry associations—to upskill or reskill jobseekers and incumbent workers. Applicants must partner with at least three employers to ensure training aligns with real-world workforce needs. The submission deadline is April 24, 2026.
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Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Accessibility Information Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program - Workforce Development & Adult Learning To support Maryland workers and help employers meet critical hiring needs, MD Labor launched the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program .
This $1 million competitive grant opportunity is designed to strengthen transferable and emerging technology skills in industries essential to the state’s economic growth, including life sciences, technology, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing.
Applicants may apply for up to $200,000 to support the upskilling and reskilling of jobseekers or incumbent workers, and must partner with at least three employers to ensure training programs are aligned with real-world workforce needs. Deadline to submit questions: April 10, 2026 All questions pertaining to this Solicitation should be submitted in advance via email to [email protected] and [email protected] .
Solicitation deadline: April 24, 2026, 11:59 p. m. All proposals must be submitted to [email protected] by April 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.
m. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, higher education institutions, and industry associations in Maryland; must partner with at least three employers in target industries Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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