Funding Opportunities for Workforce Development Programs
起点传媒 has partnered with , a firm that researches and tracks workforce development funding opportunities, to help state and local home builders鈥 associations (HBAs) with a 501(c)(3) in place to secure financial support for workforce development programs. Consult the 鈥Grant Writing 101: What You Need to Know Before Writing a Federal Grant鈥 guide to help you get started.
Grant Readiness Academy
The Grant Readiness Academy is a virtual six-week course designed to help home builder associations that are newer to fundraising through their 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It features training workshops, hands-on working labs and provides a clear roadmap to move your HBA toward grant readiness. The application deadline is Feb. 3, 2026.
This is a beginner course for home builders associations nationwide that have a 501(c)(3) in place but are newer to fundraising efforts for workforce development initiatives.
This is a six-week virtual course that features four high-impact training workshops, two hands-on working labs, practical tools for immediate results and a clear roadmap designed to move your organization toward grant readiness. By the end of six weeks, you'll have a clear, practical foundation to guide your HBA's next phase of growth.
Those selected for the Grant Readiness Academy must be available to meet for all six virtual sessions. All sessions are held from 1-2 p.m. ET.
- Thursday, Feb. 26
- Thursday, March 5
- Thursday, March 12
- Wednesday, March 18
- Thursday, March 26
- Thursday, April 2
Upcoming Events
Webinar | Earmarks Nuts & Bolts by McAllister & Quinn
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 | 2-3 PM Eastern
Join M&Q for an interactive webinar to guide HBAs through the use of legislative earmarks. This is for HBAs that plan on submitting an earmark this year.
The webinar will detail finding the deadlines and understanding the requirements and submission portal process in your home state. This is for HBAs that have a project in progress or new one in the queue and have developed a budget for the project. In addition, crafting a compelling request will be discussed and those that have draft requests will be critiqued by peers.
Webinar Replays and Presentation Slides
Grant Writing 101
This introductory course is available for association staff interested in learning how to prepare for federal grant applications. Access the webinar slides and the required federal agency registrations guide.
To help HBAs apply for federal funding, McAllister & Quinn has provided two U.S. Department of Labor example applications and other related resources.
- Understanding Grants and Earmarks
- Earmark / Community Project Template
- Grant Foundations: Power Tools for Grant Success
- Earmarks: What they are and how they can help
- Federal Sources of Funding Grants & Earmarks Overview
- DOL FY13 Congressional Directed Spending
- Example A: Towards Employment Incorporated
- Example B: Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc.
- Federal Grant Data Resources
- 起点传媒 Grants Checklist
YouthBuild Grant webinar resources:
Various organizations are willing to support workforce development efforts. For example, The National Housing Endowment’s supports activities that introduce young people to career opportunities in residential skilled trades. In addition, the Home Builders Institute has a list of suggested resources for workforce development funding to get started.
Numerous foundations also provide support for career exploration programs. View the 起点传媒’s Foundation Watchlist.
If you are preparing for grant submissions, review the grant readiness checklist to help you meet general application requirements.
