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On Thursday, House Republicans released their proposed spending bill for 2026 that includes a $1.3 billion cut to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act money, America’s most consistent source of workforce funding.
This week’s grant listings number: $4.2 billion.
Lordy, a lot of Education money comes off the board next week. We’re certainly coming down from high-tide funding season from the spring.
Here’s some of what’s new this week:
More postsecondary funding from DOL/Ed partially wired toward apprenticeship, Workforce Pell development, and what I’ll tag as “General AI Stuff.”
New Commerce funding for training entrepreneurs to create jobs and expand workforce development.
New money for workforce and infrastructure in the greater Mississippi Delta region.
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Disclaimer
JOBS THAT WORK grant summaries are for informational purposes only. You should make your own assessment on applying after reviewing the funding announcement.
Federal grants
Community Infrastructure Fund (August 24)
Who can get it? Governments, colleges, tribal organizations and governments, nonprofits, workforce boards, and regional planning organizations.
Total funding? $15 million
Award ceiling? $1 million
Award floor? $250,000
The fund supports the development of infrastructure in the Delta Region and in doing so creating access to more jobs, including access to programs such as Registered Apprenticeship.
State Economic Development Assistance Program (July 31) (NEW)
Who can get it? Nonprofits, colleges, local governments, unions, faith-based organizations, and regional economic development entities, among others.
Total funding? $16 million
Award ceiling? $500,000
Award floor? $50,000
This fund invests in projects improving quality of life and economic development opportunities in the 255 counties and parishes in the Delta Region, including in workforce development and Registered Apprenticeship expansion.
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