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.
Save the Date: Aug. 25, 2026
Scaling Workforce Development Programs: From Local Impact to Statewide Reach
2026 AMC (St. Louis) | Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 | 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Many HBAs have built strong local workforce development programs, but scaling them regionally or statewide presents new challenges. This executive‑level session features HBA leaders who have successfully expanded workforce initiatives and will share practical strategies, lessons learned and insights attendees can apply in their own markets.
The workshop will cover:
- Knowing when a workforce program is ready to scale
- Proven expansion models used by successful HBAs
- Governance and staffing structures that support growth
- Building employer‑led workforce partnerships across regions
- Funding workforce expansion through grants, philanthropy and industry support
- Measuring workforce outcomes and maintaining quality at scale
This in-person pre-conference workshop is included with AMC registration, and no separate registration is required. Session led by McAllister & Quinn Vice President Annie Brown Kurowski, MSc and Senior Managing Director Valerie Secker.
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.
