The St. Louis Community Foundation is excited to announce a workforce development grant opportunity available for qualifying organizations. 
 
These grants are targeted to organizations, programs, and projects that focus on adults seeking employment or advancement in the workplace and that address barriers to employment, retention, and/or advancement. We are particularly funding support for people living in the 25 zip codes in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County, Illinois identified as those with highest need. Special attention will also be paid to workforce development services for people who have lost jobs due to federal cuts and/or the tornados impacting our region this spring. 

Read more about this grant opportunity here.
 
Letters of Interest (LOIs) must be submitted through the St. Louis Community Foundation grants portal by 3 pm on July 9. Following review of the LOIs, a limited number of organizations will be invited to submit a full application. 
 
We will hold an Information Session at 11:30 am on June 26, 2025. Register here. Staff will also hold office hours for questions specific to your organization. For more information on signing up for office hours, please see the RFP.
 
We look forward to reviewing your application!