Section Grants - American Welding Society
AWS Section Grants fund welding schools in select regions to upgrade equipment, facilities, and training resources, aiming to boost welding education and workforce readiness.
Funder: American Welding Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per section grant; up to $25,000 for eligible AWS Educational Institution Members (one-year awards)
Summary: Supports welding schools in the Detroit, Cleveland, Mobile, and St. Louis AWS Sections with funding for equipment, facility upgrades, and training resources to strengthen local welding education and workforce development.
Key Information: Only institutions within the four eligible AWS Sections may apply; reapplication allowed after three years.
Description
The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation Section Grants are designed to enhance welding education at the local level by providing annual competitive funding to welding schools for purchasing equipment, upgrading facilities, and expanding training capacity. Sponsored by the Detroit, Cleveland, Mobile, and St. Louis AWS Sections, these grants aim to increase the number of welding graduates and their successful placement in welding-related jobs. Funding supports capital items such as welding or metalworking equipment, classroom/lab materials, facility improvements, and computer-based training systems. Preference is given to projects with additional institutional or external support and those demonstrating significant impact on workforce development.
