Welding Workforce Grant
Forecasted
The Welding Workforce Grant from the American Welding Society funds modern equipment and training to boost welding education and graduate job placement at U.S. schools.
Funder: American Welding Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per institution; one-year award; 3-year wait before reapplying.
Summary: Supports U.S. secondary and post-secondary schools in expanding and modernizing welding education programs to increase welding graduates and job placements.
Key Information: AWS Educational Institution Membership required; funds cannot be used for construction, salaries, or student tuition.
Description
This grant program, administered by the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation, is designed to strengthen welding education at secondary and post-secondary institutions across the United States. Funding enables schools to purchase new welding and testing equipment, modernize labs, implement advanced training systems (including virtual reality), and expand enrollment to meet industry demand. The ultimate goal is to boost the number of skilled welding graduates and improve job placement outcomes, particularly in regions facing shortages of entry-level welders.
