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Future Works Grant

Labor & IndustryCloses Dec 9, 2026(49 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This Pennsylvania grant funds Local Workforce Development Boards, not businesses directly. If you are a small business owner, you cannot apply; the money goes to boards that then work with new or expanding employers on workforce needs. Only Pennsylvania LWDBs should bother applying.

Best for
Local Workforce Development Boards in Pennsylvania, Boards partnering with new or expanding businesses, Boards building employer talent pipelines
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies seeking funds directly, Nonprofits, Organizations outside Pennsylvania
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic, business)
80
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
69
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 9, 2026.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The eligible applicants are Local Workforce Development Boards, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC cannot apply directly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only Local Workforce Development Boards are eligible.

Summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $2,000,000 in state Reemployment funds to support the Future Works Grant. Four grants, up to $500,000 each, will be competitively awarded to four Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).<br />The ...

About this grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $2,000,000 in state Reemployment funds to support the Future Works Grant. Four grants, up to $500,000 each, will be competitively awarded to four Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen workforce development services for new or expanding businesses, ensuring that these businesses and their employees have the support needed to succeed in Pennsylvania’s economy. The Future Works Grant aligns with Governor Shapiro’s Ten‑Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development by advancing coordinated efforts between workforce development and economic development partners. Awarded LWDBs will collaborate with employers and stakeholders to build a skilled talent pipeline, support job quality, and help businesses meet early workforce needs that contribute to long‑term stability. Projects funded through this grant must directly support businesses in achieving their workforce development goals so that both the business and its employees can succeed.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Other Funding source: State Funding details: No matching required Population served: New businesses Deadline: 2026-12-09 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Business

Who may apply: Eligible applicants include Local Workforce Development Boards.

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Topics

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