Apply For Funding
How Do I Qualify for Funding?
To qualify for tools, materials, or project funding from Skills Support Foundation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be located in the United States (we currently focus on domestic programs).
- Be actively involved in a recognized trade or vocational field (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, mechatronics, HVAC, construction, or related skilled trades).
- Be one of the following:
- A student is currently enrolled in a career center, technical college, vocational program, or apprenticeship.
- An instructor or program coordinator at a career center, technical school, or community college trades program.
- A current tradesperson working on a training, community, competition, or professional development project.
- Demonstrate a clear, specific need for tools, materials, or funding that directly supports hands-on learning, skill-building, or quality work.
- Agree to use requested resources only for the approved purpose and allow follow-up verification (photos, updates, or site visit if needed).
What We Prioritize
To stay focused and compliant, we are unable to support:
- General operating expenses or salaries
- For-profit businesses or personal commercial projects
- Requests outside the United States
- Items not directly related to trades skill-building or work
- Retroactive funding for already-completed purchases
What We Generally Cannot Fund
To stay focused and compliant, we are unable to support:
- General operating expenses or salaries
- For-profit businesses or personal commercial projects
- Requests outside the United States
- Items not directly related to trades skill-building or work
- Retroactive funding for already-completed purchases
Apply Now
If you meet the eligibility requirements above, we encourage you to submit a request. We review applications on a rolling basis and typically respond within 7–14 business days.