Supporting Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship

The Ratcliffe Foundation supports academic institutions in higher education and other non-profit organizations who are working to prepare the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs.

Funding Local Workforce and Training Initiatives

Programs may include, but are not limited to, hands-on training, classroom instruction, scholarships, internships, and apprenticeships. They must support local and/or regional economies with participants residing, working, planning to work, or planning to launch their new venture within the local/regional community.

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Grants

We Only Award Grants to 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations in the USA

The Ratcliffe Foundation supports academic institutions and other non-profit organizations who are working to prepare the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs. We are particularly interested in innovative projects to serve communities through job creation and skilled trades training. Industries may include construction trades, manufacturing, automotive, allied healthcare, agriculture, and other “in demand” jobs in the region. We believe that partnerships with local stakeholders including businesses, elected officials and community leaders are essential to long-term sustainable growth.

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Who Can Apply

We Only Award Grants to 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations in the USA

Academic institutions in higher education and other non-profit organizations who are working to prepare the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs.

Skilled Trade Training

Construction Trades

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Manufacturing

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Automotive

medical

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Agriculture/Aquaculture

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Other “in demand” jobs

  • Hands-on training

  • Classroom instruction

  • Internships

  • Apprenticeships

  • Must support local and/or regional economies

  • Participants must reside, work, plan to work, or plan to launch a venture within the local/regional community

  • Must be located and serve residents in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Washington D.C.

  • Must be designed for adult learners prepared to enter the local workforce upon program completion

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