Deadline: 24-May-2024
The 2024 Impact Prize is seeking organizations that have a proven track record of improving economic mobility for people in the United States through innovative workforce and technical training initiatives.
This year, special consideration is given to those programs incorporating one or more of the following elements, while demonstrating measurable impact: creative use of technology, utilization of available government funding programs, incorporation of existing educational infrastructure, emphasis on diversity, and enhancing “soft-skill” development for program participants.
Impact Prize Priorities
- Creative use of technology
- Leveraging available Federal, State, and City funding programs
- Leveraging existing educational infrastructure and programs such as Community Colleges
- Increased diversity amongst traditional applicant pools
- Providing “soft skills” support to help overcome hurdles known to impede job applicants from achieving employment and career success
Funding Information
- A total of $1M in prize money will be distributed to the winning organization(s).
Eligibility Criteria
- Your organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
- Your organization has an annual operating budget of less than $5 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years
- Organizations demonstrating innovation or sustained excellence in one or more of the following programmatic priorities are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Impact Prize:
- Design and delivery of workforce development programs that effectively train and place individuals from diverse backgrounds in career sectors offering clear pathways to wage growth and overall career advancement opportunities
- Increase access, demand, support, and participation in workforce development training programs
- Focus on meeting targeted specific regional employment needs within an organization’s local workforce development geography, including programs in rural areas
For more information, visit Impact Prize.