1,000+ Opportunities

Find the right grant

Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.

This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.

Find similar grants

ActiveCity Colleges of Chicago · 2026

Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI)

Quick Facts

Agency: City Colleges of Chicago
Funding: Full tuition coverage, plus up to $250 per course for books
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Chicago residents, including those from underserved communities, seeking training in high-demand fields.

About This Grant

Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI) is sponsored by City Colleges of Chicago. Provides tuition-free training in high-demand fields to Chicago residents, including those from underserved communities, aiming to improve employment outcomes.

View Original RFP

Get a weekly digest of new grants like this

A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.

Or search similar grants →

Eligibility Requirements

Chicago residents, including those from underserved communities, seeking training in high-demand fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Chicago residents, including those from underserved communities, seeking training in high-demand fields. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI) offer?

The current listing shows full tuition coverage, plus up to $250 per course for books. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI)?

Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI) is funded by City Colleges of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant (WEI)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

Competitive Intelligence

Past winners and funding trends for this program

Full analysis

Funder Profile

Ready to start your proposal?

Granted drafts, reviews, and strengthens your grant application — saving weeks of work. Professional members win a grant in 12 months or get a full refund.

Browse More Grants

Backed by the Granted Guarantee

City Colleges of Chicago Grant Writing Tips

Workforce Pell Grants Launch in July: What the Biggest Financial Aid Expansion Since 1965 Means for You

Starting July 2026, Pell Grants expand to short-term workforce programs for the first time. A strategic guide for community colleges, students, and workforce organizations navigating the new rules.

Read article

NSF TCUP Grants for Tribal Colleges: How to Apply

NSF allocates $10.3M for tribal STEM capacity in 2026. Understand each TCUP funding track, who qualifies, and what makes proposals stand out.

Read article

NSF Funds Nine of These a Year. The Other Door Into the Same Program Has No Competition at All.

RET Sites close October 14, 2026 — about nine awards from $5.8 million, capped at $600,000 over three years, with a PI eligibility rule that disqualifies most of the people who write outreach proposals. RET Supplements reach the same money for $15,000 a teacher and are not a competition.

Read article