Green Jobs Workforce Development Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and universities and 3 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
This grant funds workforce development and field-building initiatives in the green jobs sector, supporting organizations that train and prepare workers for careers in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate-related industries. It is designed for nonprofits, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations working to expand employment pathways in the clean energy transition.
About this grant
The Workday Foundation's Green Jobs Workforce Development grant is one of several workforce development funding streams operated by the Workday Foundation, a corporate foundation dedicated to elevating human potential through purposeful work and meaningful connection in the AI era. This particular grant stream focuses on equipping people with skills, technical training, and stackable credentials for careers in green industries and roles. The Foundation invests in organizations that pioneer workforce development programs for adults, helping individuals build in-demand skills that lead to thriving wage careers. Grantees receive not only significant financial support but also employee volunteering and mentoring opportunities, technical assistance, and trust-based collaboration. The Foundation has awarded over $58 million since 2013 across its various grant programs.
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Eligibility
Organizations eligible to apply are those that pioneer workforce development programs for adults, with a specific focus on green jobs and careers. Applicants should believe their mission aligns with the Workday Foundation's goal of closing the opportunity gap and equipping people with skills for in-demand careers. The Foundation funds organizations globally, with regional focuses including North America, EMEA, and APAC. No additional specific restrictions on organization type, stage, or prior-recipient rules are disclosed on the page.
How it's scored
The Foundation evaluates potential grantees based on alignment with its mission of equipping people with skills for thriving wage careers, particularly in green industries. Interested organizations are asked to email a description of their work; if there is a fit, the Foundation will follow up to request further information. No formal scoring criteria, weightings, or panel composition details are disclosed.
Key requirements
- ✓Focus on workforce development and training in green jobs sector
- ✓Field-building approach to scale clean energy employment pathways
- ✓Eligible organizations typically nonprofits, educational institutions, or workforce development agencies
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Green Jobs Workforce Development?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; nonprofit, charity, university, research-institution, social-enterprise, local-authority. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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