A tracker of real funding for training electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, welders and construction workers, sorted by who can apply. Every entry checked on its official page.
Get deadline alerts ↓| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (students in approved trade programs at 2-year, vocational or technical schools; 4-year and most healthcare programs excluded) | Foundation goal of $10M in scholarships in 2026; per-award amount not published | Final 2026 deadline Oct 31, 2026, 11:59 PM PT; decisions in December |
Official page: mikeroweworks.org · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (high school seniors, graduates or GED holders in 2-year carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction-management programs) | $2,500 | Year-round, reviewed quarterly |
Official page: corporate.homedepot.com · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals who qualify for WIOA services; covers approved training, including registered-apprenticeship classroom instruction and pre-apprenticeships | Set by each local workforce area; varies | Ongoing, subject to local funding |
Official page: jfs.ohio.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals in approved 8- to under-15-week programs (150–599 clock hours); programs need governor and U.S. Dept. of Education approval | Pell Grant amounts; counts toward lifetime Pell eligibility | Rule effective July 20, 2026 (early use from July 1); apply through the school |
Official page: www.federalregister.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Employers (Ohio employers with W-2 employees; one application per FEIN per period) | Up to $1,000 per employee per credential; max $30,000 per application period | Current round closes Oct 30, 2026, 3:00 PM ET; future rounds posted on site |
Official page: development.ohio.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediary organizations (which pay per-apprentice incentives to program sponsors); target industries are shipbuilding/defense, AI/semiconductor/nuclear, IT, healthcare, transportation, telecom | Up to $145M total, up to 5 cooperative agreements | See DOL listing for current status |
Official page: www.dol.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits & schools (accredited K-12, community/technical colleges, 501(c)(3)s with an existing construction-trades program; $300K+ budget, 3 years audited financials, 3+ years old) | Up to $10,000 in Home Depot gift cards | Applications open now; awards begin February 2027 |
Official page: corporate.homedepot.com · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits & colleges (community/technical colleges apply directly; community and national nonprofits by invitation) for carpentry, construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and property-maintenance training | $100,000–$1,000,000 | 2026 windows closed (March, August, September 2026) |
Official page: www.lowesfoundation.org · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| States & territories (states must reserve part for employers and apprentices) | About $85M total | Formula funding to states; in Ohio, reaches employers through ApprenticeOhio |
Official page: www.dol.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
| Who it's for | Amount | Deadline / status |
|---|---|---|
| States, tribes, intermediaries serving people with criminal records | $81M total; $1M–$5.1M per award | Closed Apr 15, 2026 |
Official page: www.dol.gov · Verified as of Oct 29, 2026
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Yes. As of Oct 29, 2026, options include the mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship (final 2026 deadline Oct 31), the Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro $2,500 scholarship (year-round), WIOA Individual Training Accounts through your local American Job Center (OhioMeansJobs in Ohio), and Workforce Pell Grants for approved short programs.
Workforce Pell lets eligible students use Pell Grants for approved workforce programs of 150–599 clock hours lasting 8 to under 15 weeks. The federal rule took effect July 20, 2026, with early use allowed from July 1. Each program needs approval from the governor and the U.S. Department of Education.
In Ohio, TechCred reimburses employers up to $1,000 per employee per credential, up to $30,000 per application period. Federal apprenticeship money mostly flows through states and intermediaries, such as the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants.
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Education Grants (up to $10,000 in gift cards, applications open now for awards starting February 2027) and Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants ($100,000–$1,000,000; 2026 windows closed). Private foundations that fund workforce training are listed on our foundations-funding-trades-training page.
Every program was checked on its official page on Oct 29, 2026. Deadlines change, so always confirm on the official link before applying.
