The Schools to Skills Grant helps U.S. high schools implement the Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum. With funding from The Home Depot Foundation and the National Housing Endowment, schools can enhance their construction trades programs for two years.
Applications for up to $13,000 per school district plus $2,000 for each additional in-district high school, are due by December 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligibility
This grant is open to public, private, and charter high schools who do not currently use the PACT curriculum.
Grantees must be able to implement the curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. A qualified instructor must be able to start training by June – August 2025.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for:
- Curriculum materials
- Educator training
- Ongoing support
Grant funds may not be used for:
- Staff salaries
- Tools
- Materials
