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The Workforce Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $5.9 million across 49 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the corporation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Promote workforce development and job creation through activities specifically designed to create skilled workforce in the City of New York.
Cause Areas
2
Job training
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY
$2.6M
5%

LEAP INC
$2.5M
5%

UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
$1.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$55.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$159.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Workforce Development Corporation?
No. Workforce Development Corporation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Workforce Development Corporation give?
Workforce Development Corporation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Workforce Development Corporation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Workforce Development Corporation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $56 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Workforce Development Corporation make each year?
In 2024, Workforce Development Corporation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Workforce Development Corporation fund recently?
In 2024, Workforce Development Corporation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY, LEAP INC, and UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Workforce Development Corporation?
Workforce Development Corporation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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