Funding Opportunities for Workforce Development Programs
NAHB has partnered with McAllister & Quinn, a firm that researches and tracks workforce development funding opportunities, to help state and local home builders’ associations (HBAs) with a 501(c)(3) in place to secure financial support for workforce development programs. Consult the “Grant Writing 101: What You Need to Know Before Writing a Federal Grant” guide to help you get started.
Workshops and Consulting
One-on-One Consulting Sessions with McAllister & Quinn
Are you interested in an individual session with M&Q consultants for help with your specific needs? Sessions are available to answer your questions, offer tailored guidance and help move your HBA forward with clarity and confidence.
June 9 | 1625 Eye St NW Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20006
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
- NAHB Grants Checklist
YouthBuild Grant webinar resources:
Various organizations are willing to support workforce development efforts. For example, The National Housing Endowment’s Career Connections grant program 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 NAHB’s Foundation Watchlist.
If you are preparing for grant submissions, review the grant readiness checklist to help you meet general application requirements.
