Workforce for Georgia Grants (GFPE / Georgia Power Foundation)
Eligibility
Georgia public school districts and schools offering CTE or workforce readiness programs may apply. Programs must connect students to in-demand careers in Georgia, with priority for programs in technology, manufacturing, and health sciences. Applications require evidence of employer partnerships.
Program Goals
The Workforce for Georgia Grants program, run by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education in partnership with Georgia Power Foundation, funds CTE and workforce development programs that prepare students for in-demand careers across Georgia. The program focuses on expanding access to high-quality CTE pathways and work-based learning opportunities at Georgia high schools, with emphasis on aligning school programs to regional workforce needs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through GFPE during the spring cycle. The current cycle is closed. Contact GFPE directly or monitor gfpe.org for the next cycle opening. Applications require a program plan, employer partnership documentation, workforce alignment data, and budget.
Cycle Notes
Workforce for Georgia Grants are awarded in a spring cycle. The current cycle is closed and the next cycle date is not yet announced. Monitor gfpe.org and the Georgia Power Foundation website for the next opportunity.
Grant Award Amount
Awards typically range from $10,000 to $75,000 per program depending on scope and number of students served. Funds support CTE equipment, curriculum, teacher training, and employer partnership activities.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for technology sector CTE workforce programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data science skills for tech industry workforce pathways
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for CTE workforce readiness grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Workforce for Georgia Grants?
Georgia public school districts and schools with CTE programs may apply. Programs must align to in-demand careers and include employer partnerships.
How much funding is available through Workforce for Georgia Grants?
Awards typically range from $10,000 to $75,000 per program.
Can Workforce for Georgia Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Workforce for Georgia Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Georgia schools apply for Workforce for Georgia Grants?
Monitor gfpe.org for the next spring cycle announcement. Applications require a program plan, employer partnerships, workforce alignment data, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with Workforce for Georgia Grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes this grant funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Georgia standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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