Grant
Open
7w left
Open globally
Building the Future Workforce Challenge
Schmidt Futures
Funding amount
USD 1,000,000
Deadline
August 25, 2026
Level
Other
What's covered
Project Funding
Programme implementation support
Opportunity to scale the proposed solution
About this opportunity
The Building the Future Workforce Challenge is a global funding competition that supports organizations developing innovative solutions to prepare people for the future of work. The challenge seeks scalable projects that improve workforce readiness, skills development, and employment pathways, particularly in response to technological and labor market changes. Selected organizations receive substantial funding to expand their impact.
Requirements
- Be an eligible organization (nonprofit, educational institution, government entity, or eligible private-sector organization as defined in the challenge rules).
- Register before the registration deadline.
- Submit a complete application before the application deadline.
- Propose an innovative workforce development solution.
- Meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the official rules