Welding Workforce Grant
Funds U.S. schools to upgrade welding programs with equipment and training to boost graduate numbers and job placements, targeting areas with high welder demand.
Funder: American Welding Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per eligible institution (one-year awards)
Summary: Supports U.S. secondary and post-secondary institutions in expanding and modernizing welding programs to increase skilled graduates and job placements.
Key Information: AWS Educational Institution Membership required; for-profit schools are not eligible.
Description
This grant supports secondary and post-secondary educational institutions in the United States aiming to expand, modernize, and improve their welding and metalworking programs. Funding is provided for new welding and testing equipment, training systems, lab materials, and upgrades to AWS Accredited Testing Facilities. The program prioritizes projects that significantly increase the number of welding graduates and job placements, especially in regions with high demand for welders. The goal is to equip students with the skills and resources needed to succeed in welding careers and to help institutions meet local industry needs.
