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Welding Workforce Grant | AWS Foundation Grants for Welding Education Invest in the Next Generation of Welders Invest in the Next Generation of Welders Grants up to $50,000 to help your program grow, modernize equipment, and meet industry demand Welding programs are vital for training the next generation of skilled workers, yet many face long waitlists and limited resources to meet growing demand.
The Welding Workforce Grant provides up to $50,000 for new welding and testing equipment and enrollment expansion to help programs grow to meet the needs of local industries. The AWS Foundation is committed to securing the future of the welding industry by positively impacting welding education. The Welding Workforce Grant is the latest effort to ensure a skilled workforce is ready when industry calls.
Grants of up to $25,000 are available to improve and expand training programs and institutions to increase the number of welding graduates across the country. AWS Educational Institution Membership is required to apply. Provide your students with the tools and training they need apply for funding to enhance your welding program.
Applications are now closed Check back in January 2027 Up to $50,000 per eligible institution U.S. secondary schools, technical schools, community colleges; must be AWS Educational Members Welding equipment, training systems, lab materials, AWS Accredited Testing Facility upgrades Construction, salaries, student tuition, PPE, textbooks, travel Projects that increase welding graduates and job placements, especially in high-demand regions Itemized invoices, progress reporting, final summary; 3-year wait before reapplying What Assistance is Available?
What Assistance is Available? Grants up to $50,000 are available for secondary and post-secondary education/training institutions to enhance and improve welding programs resulting in an increase in the number of welding graduates and/or the number successfully placed in welding or welding-related jobs. Welding Related Equipment.
NDT or Destructive Testing Equipment. 3 Fume Extraction (Portable Units or Down Draft Tables). Lab Materials or Supplies (Limited to 20% of Total Budget).
Becoming an AWS Accredited Testing Facility. 6 Virtual Reality Systems for Welding Training. Any program or area not related to welding or inspection education/training Facility construction or renovations, such as electrical work, building/room construction, and fencing Capital items, such as vehicles, furniture, office equipment, forklifts, etc. Faculty or administrator salaries or benefits.
Student tuition or scholarships Secondary Schools (High School, Career Tech Center, Etc.) Post-Secondary Trade/Technical Programs or Schools AWS Educational Institution Membership is required to apply. For-profit schools are not eligible for the Welding Workforce Grant.
Preference will be given to: Project proposals that result in a significant increase in the number of welding graduates and number of graduates successfully placed in welding or welding-related jobs. Schools in geographic areas of high need for entry-level welders. Schools with instructors and students involved with the American Welding Society and AWS Sections.
Welding Workforce Grant Application The application consists of the following components: Grant proposal and expected outcomes. Data on number of welding students, graduates, and placement in welding jobs. One-page itemized budget (Sample budget).
Applications with supporting budgetary quotes from distributors, suppliers, or contractors will be given preference. Letter of Commitment from Education/Training Institution. Letters of Support from advisory board members, local employers, community groups, local AWS section, etc. Letters from local businesses expressing an immediate need to hire graduates are preferred.
The applications will be reviewed by the AWS Foundation Grants Committee. The Grants Committee is comprised of members from the AWS Foundation Board of Trustees and the AWS Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application in late May or early June.
Requirements if Selected for an AWS Foundation Grant AWS Foundation will audit the success of the project throughout the term of funding, at intervals determined by AWS Foundation. A summary of progress-to-date with specific, detailed information will be required. Projects will be measured against the original application submitted.
A final report including project summary, numbers of individuals educated/trained, numbers of graduates, numbers successfully employed in a welding job, results from the project, and a final, itemized budget, will be required. A contract must be signed by both AWS Foundation and the grantee. Funds will be distributed only to the education/training institution.
The release of funds will occur following submission of itemized invoices or quotes that meet the intent of the approved project. Reapplication Eligibility A grant recipient may not apply again for three years following selection. For questions, or more information, please contact us at foundation@aws.
org . Frequently Asked Questions What is the Welding Workforce Grant? The Welding Workforce Grant provides funding to secondary and post-secondary schools to support welding and metalworking education programs.
Grants can be used to purchase equipment, training systems, and lab materials that help prepare students for careers in welding. Who is eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include high schools, career-technical schools, trade or technical post-secondary schools, and community colleges.
Schools must hold an AWS Educational Institution Membership to apply. What can the grant be used for? Grant funds may be used for welding or metalworking equipment, nondestructive (NDE) or destructive testing equipment, fume extraction systems, computer-based welding training systems, lab materials (up to 20% of the budget), and conversion to an AWS Accredited Testing Facility.
Funds cannot be used for facility construction or renovations, vehicles or unrelated capital items, travel, salaries or benefits, student tuition, scholarships, textbooks, PPE, or indirect costs. How much funding is available? Grants provide up to $50,000 per institution.
Applications open annually (check the AWS Welding Workforce Grant page for exact dates). Schools that receive a grant must wait three years before applying again. What are the reporting requirements?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Secondary and post-secondary education/training institutions, including high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.