Building the Future Workforce Challenge

Building the Future Workforce Challenge

Building the Future Workforce Challenge — Caterpillar Foundation

Awards up to $5 million total to strengthen advanced manufacturing and technician workforce through innovative training solutions

Community Wealth Building

Deadline: August 25, 2026

Funding: $5,000,000

Eligibility: Eligible Lead Organizations include for-profit entities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6)), colleges and universities, PreK-12 schools, and benefit corporations located anywhere globally. Teams must demonstrate ability to implement solutions in the continental United States, Brazil, India, or Mexico. Ineligible entities include government agencies, current Caterpillar Foundation or Caterpillar Inc. Social Impact Fund awardees, and individuals including employees of Competition Sponsor and their immediate family members.

Location: Continental United States, Brazil, India, Mexico

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