Workforce Investment for Skilled Trades
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- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 18, 2026 (in 20 days)
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INFORMATION Eligible Applicants To be eligible for financial assistance under the program, an applicant must be an Iowa public school district located within the Grant Wood or Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency service area. Proposals from eligible school districts must be submitted through IowaGrants.gov. Proposals must include details of how the district will provide opportunities that accomplish the following: Expand training capacities Create multiple entry points into skilled trades careers Improve learner persistence and completion rates AWARD INFORMATION Program Authority Funding is provided to Iowa Workforce Development Foundation (IWDF) via the Workforce Investment for Skilled Trades program, provided by a donation from QTS Data Centers. IWDF has contracted with Iowa Workforce...
About this opportunity
Notice of Funding Opportunity Foundation Name: Iowa Workforce Development Foundation (IWDF) Funding Opportunity Title Workforce Investment for Skilled Trades IMPORTANT DATES Application Deadline: Grant applications are due by Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST Application Webinar Date: N/A Application Notification: A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be posted on the following websites: www.iowagrants.gov PROGRAM PURPOSE With recent economic growth in Eastern Iowa specifically in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, construction, logistics, and other related industries, the Workforce Investment for Skilled Trades program is designed to address the increased demand for skilled workers across this region. Through this program, eligible applicants may receive funding...