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Find similar grantsRoad to Careers Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning). This state grant program aims to expand opportunities in skilled trades within the transportation, transit, and construction industries.
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Road to Careers - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Accessibility Information Road to Careers - Workforce Development & Adult Learning Frequently Asked Questions Update: New grant applications are being accepted for FY27. See details below!
Under Governor Moore’s leadership, Maryland’s Labor and Transportation departments have launched the Road to Careers grant program, a $24M initiative to increase skilled workers in the transportation construction sector. This program uses Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Integrated Education and Training models to prepare job seekers for careers such as skilled trade workers, equipment operators, and welders.
To ensure equity, grantee organizations will provide holistic support, including help with transportation, childcare costs, access to mental health support, and necessary employment tools. Who can Receive Grant Funding? Maryland Department of Labor has released $8M for Road to Careers.
Awards are capped at $500,000 and the period of performance is 36 months.
The following entities are encouraged to apply: Local Workforce Development Areas Community-based Organizations Workforce Training Providers Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors Adult Education Providers Organizations serving immigrants and refugees Other entities, as deemed allowable by the Maryland Department of Labor Road to Careers is designed to expand opportunities to Marylanders who want to pursue a career in the skilled trades but may need extra support to get started on the path to success.
The initiative is meant to support individuals who, though facing barriers to employment and significant challenges, aspire to pursue higher wages and family sustaining occupations. For additional information about the Road to Careers Program, contact [email protected] Grants are awarded through a competitive solicitation process.
To receive all application materials, applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by January 27, 2027 . Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the preproposal conference on November 2, 2026 at 2 p. m.
Application period begins: October 15, 2026. Virtual Pre-proposal Conference: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p. m.
To register, submit a meeting registration form . Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) : Updated FAQs will be posted on our website following the pre-proposal conference. Check back here to view.
Application questions accepted until: Friday, January 8, 2027. Send questions to [email protected] . Notice of Intent to Apply Due: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 by 11:59 p.
m. To submit your intent to apply and receive all application materials, see our Google Form . Application deadline: Friday, January 29, 2027 by 11:59 p.
m. Award notifications: April 2027 Road to Careers Grant Program - Policy Preview the Application Questions for the Road to Careers Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (*NEW) Road to Careers- Application Training Program Information for Job Seekers ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps display performance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, community-based organizations, workforce training providers, and local workforce development areas in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (36-month performance period). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Road to Careers Grant Program are due January 27, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Road to Careers Grant Program is funded by Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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