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The BlackRock Foundation
BlackRock Future Builders - Powering the Next Generation of American Workers
Amount
$500K–$1M
Deadline
Jul 10, 2026
Odds
~25–50 total grants
Effort
1 to 2 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit
✓Propose a specific program, not general operating support
✓Overhead must not exceed 25% of annual budget
✓Skilled trades must connect to infrastructure projects
✕Lobbying groups and political organizations are not eligible
Your real odds
This is a competitive national RFP distributing $25 million across two funding cycles, with individual grants ranging from $500K to $1M.
The first round closed July 10, 2026, and award notifications are expected in late September 2026. The total pool suggests roughly 25 to 50 grants across both cycles, though exact applicant volume is not disclosed.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility requirements1 to 2 days
Complete RFP Guide and Budget Template1 to 3 wks
Submit application via Submittable1 day
Worth knowing
Your application needs a direct, documentable connection to data center construction, energy infrastructure, or transportation infrastructure, because a weak link to those specific sectors reads as a disqualifying gap, not a minor omission.
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