Iowa Workforce Development is home to several innovative grant programs that help Iowans across the state jumpstart their careers in the workforce.
A new grant opportunity that aims to create a new pipeline of healthcare workers to help fill high-demand positions.
Grants that help fund internship programs that help Iowa’s youth gain valuable experience in the workplace.
Unique state program that helps Iowans achieve their education and training goals by helping cover gaps in tuition.
Learn more about the Last Dollar Scholarship program and how to find scholarship eligible programs at community colleges across the state.
Learn how the program works to fill the gaps in tuition not already covered by other federal and/or state grants.
View the list of current scholarship-eligible programs at Iowa’s community colleges that offer education or training.
View a list of the Last-Dollar Scholarship eligible high-demand occupations for academic year 2024-2025.
Grants that support projects that help employers expand child care options for their employees.
Grant opportunities for both new and existing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs in a number of occupations.
Information on key job training grants, including Summer Youth Internship Grants & the Central Iowa Job Training Grant.
A new RA program that helps high school students & adult paraeducators earn a credential while working in the classroom.
Grants supporting training opportunities in Iowa for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
A unique approach to creating apprenticeships that helps to meet the many needs of the health care sector.
Grants that help support improved language instruction in the workplace.
Grants that supported organizations with creative solutions to address local workforce issues.
Are you an interested applicant or have questions about the grants offered by IWD? Talk to our grants team today to get support.
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