The Patterson Family Foundation is accepting Applications for its Trades and Workforce Development Grant Program.
Donor Name: Patterson Family Foundation
State: Kansas, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity supports pathways into sustainable, well-paying careers for new entrants and incumbent workers. Projects should help rural residents access high-quality training, gain valuable credentials, and connect to meaningful employment within their region. Applicants should plan to report on the number of participants served, credentials or skills attained, local job placements or work-based learning outcomes, and employer partnerships established or strengthened through the project.
Eligible Uses of Funds
Training programs
- Apprenticeships and workforce-based learning
- Upskilling and reskilling
- Education and licensure
- Supportive services
- Equipment and curriculum
- Employer engagement
Eligibility Criteria
- Location: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving a county or community within the Patterson Family Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment area.
- Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public school district, government entity, or be sponsored by an organization that meets these classifications.
For more information, visit Patterson Family Foundation.
