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2024 FUNDING UPDATES LIVE

The funding exists. We’ll help you find it.

Eight24 programs are eligible under multiple federal and state funding streams. Here’s what’s available for your organization — and how to access it.

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 Why This Page Exists

Eight24 doesn’t prescribe specific grants — every organization is different. What we do is help our partners identify the funding streams most relevant to their organization type, learner population, and program goals. Think of this as your starting point. If you want to go deeper, book a discovery call and we’ll work through it together.

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OPPORTUNITY DIRECTORY

Federal Funding Streams

  • ⚡ NEW
FEDERAL
Pay-for- Performance
Best for: Outcomes
Scalable
  • ⚡ NEW
DOL
DOL RESTART
Best for: Dislocated
$50M+
FEDERAL
Workforce Pell
Best for: Short-term
TBD (2026)
DEPT. OF LABOR
WIOA
Best for: Adult Ed
$3.6B+
DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Perkins V
Best for: CTE Programs
$1.4B+
  • ⚡ NEW
LEGISLATIVE
S.2855
Best for: Tech Workforce
Scalable
  • ⚡ NEW
JUSTICE
Second Chance Act
Best for: Re-entry
$100M+
INNOVATION
EIR
Best for: R&D Education
$160M+
YOUTH
YouthBuild
Best for: 16-24 Yrs
$90M+
APPRENTICESHIP
SAEF4
Best for: State Expansion
$200M
EARN Maryland
Employer-led industry partnerships providing grants for workforce training aligned with in-demand occupations.
Maryland ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List)
Eight24 programs are structured to support ETPL approval — connecting participants to WIOA-funded Individual Training Accounts.
Blueprint for Maryland's Future — CTE Investments
State-level investment in expanding and modernizing CTE programming across Maryland schools.
Baltimore MOED — WIOA Youth RFP
Mayor’s Office of Employment Development competitive funding for youth workforce programs in Baltimore City.
Road to Careers Grants
Maryland state grants supporting career pathways for youth and young adults.

Maryland-specific funding for Eight24 partners.

Organizations outside Maryland: Connect with your local workforce development board for state-level equivalents.

Find your funding path — fast.

High School / CTE Program

Perkins V, Workforce Pell (via accredited partner), SAEF4

Community College

Workforce Pell, Perkins V, WIOA Adult & Youth

Nonprofit

WIOA, YouthBuild, Second Chance Act, TANF, SNAP E&T

Correctional Facility

RESTART, Pathway Home, Second Chance Act, BJA

Employer

WOTC (up to $9,600/hire), Federal Bonding Program

Eight24 programs — covering HVAC, welding, electrical, plumbing, construction, and automotive — align directly with the credential types Workforce Pell is designed to fund. Organizations partnering with accredited institutions can position VR-enhanced training as the delivery mechanism within Workforce Pell-eligible programs.
Talk to Us About Workforce Pell

Workforce Pell launches July 1, 2026. Are you ready?

For the first time, Pell Grant funding extends to short-term workforce programs of 8–15 weeks. This eliminates the single biggest enrollment barrier in skilled trades training: cost. Community colleges and accredited training providers offering qualifying programs can begin receiving Workforce Pell funds as early as the 2026–2027 academic year.
Eight24 understands that bringing a program to your organization starts with funding. Here’s what we provide to help partners access and secure it:

We're a prepared partner not just a vendor.

Grant Strategy Consultation

A discovery call is the starting point. We'll help you identify the right funding streams, strengthen your application, and connect you with the right stakeholders.

Technology Partner Letters

of Commitment Eight24 can serve as your named technology partner with specific commitments for grant supporting documentation

ETPL Registration Guidance

Support for partners pursuing Maryland ETPL approval to connect participants to WIOA Individual Training Accounts.

Data & Reporting Templates

Enrollment, retention, certification, and employment outcome tracking aligned with federal grant reporting requirements.

Program Documentation

Detailed program descriptions, outcomes frameworks, and curriculum overviews ready for grant applications.

Ready to talk through funding for your organization?

Book a discovery call and we’ll walk through which funding streams fit your organization type, your learner population, and your timeline.

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Download the Federal Funding Guide

Eight24’s complete guide to federal funding for CTE schools and workforce programs — April 2026 edition.