Grants and Scholarships
Iowa Workforce Development is home to several innovative grant programs that help Iowans across the state jumpstart their careers in the workforce.
Current Grants and Scholarships
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Last-Dollar Scholarship Program
Unique state program that helps Iowans achieve their education and training goals by helping cover gaps in tuition.
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Job Training Grants
Information on key job training grants, including Summer Youth Internship Grants & the Central Iowa Job Training Grant.
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Registered Apprenticeship Grants
Grant opportunities for both new and existing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs in a number of occupations.
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Child Care Business Incentive Grant
Grants that support projects that help employers expand child care options for their employees.
Resources: Last Dollar Scholarship
Learn more about the Last Dollar Scholarship program and how to find scholarship eligible programs at community colleges across the state.
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About Last-Dollar Scholarship
Learn how the program works to fill the gaps in tuition not already covered by other federal and/or state grants.
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Eligible Programs for Last-Dollar Scholarship
View the list of current scholarship-eligible programs at Iowa's community colleges that offer education or training.
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High-Demand Occupations in Iowa
View a list of the Last-Dollar Scholarship eligible high-demand occupations for academic year 2024-2025.
Previous Grants
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Grants to Support CDL Programs
Grants supporting training opportunities in Iowa for obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL).
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Child Care Business Incentive Grant
Grants that support projects that help employers expand child care options for their employees.
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Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program
A new RA program that helps high school students & adult paraeducators earn a credential while working in the classroom.
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Health Careers Apprenticeship Program
A unique approach to creating apprenticeships that helps to meet the many needs of the health care sector.
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Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
Provides funding for new apprenticeship programs that are formed in a high-demand occupation.
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Iowa Apprenticeship Act (84E)
Provides annual funding that supports existing apprenticeship programs across Iowa.
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Language Learners Job Training Program
Grants that help support improved language instruction in the workplace.
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Employer Innovation Fund
Grants that supported organizations with creative solutions to address local workforce issues.
Learn More
Contact the IWD Grants Team
Are you an interested applicant or have questions about the grants offered by IWD? Talk to our grants team today to get support.
