Funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation.
Advancing the future of manufacturing together.
For questions about this funding, email [email protected].
In 2024, United Way of Greater Cincinnati announced the launch of the Future of Manufacturing Fund, funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation, to address critical gaps in the advanced manufacturing workforce.
The program seeks to connect individuals interested in advanced manufacturing career opportunities with workforce development programs. Grants awarded over a three-year period will help cohorts of partners increase workforce development program enrollment, completion and job obtainment in the sector. Funding and technical assistance will support partners in replicating proven practices or scaling existing solutions to improve outcomes.
We invite proposals that aim to overcome barriers to meeting advanced manufacturing workforce needs, such as limited technical training capacity, fragmentation among stakeholders and lack of flexible funding. The goal is to drive impactful change and grow the advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline through collaboration, coordination and quality improvement.
In Year II, we’re deepening our impact by prioritizing programs that strengthen credentialing, job placement and employer partnerships while continuing to support the full workforce development ecosystem.
Organizations funded in Year I are eligible for continued or new funding in Year II or III. Funding begins Aug. 4, with an implementation period of up to 12 months. A third cohort will be funded in 2026.
Timeline:
If you’re a nonprofit seeking funding, visit uwgc.org/grants for a full listing of available applications.
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