Educational Grants for Trade Schools

U.S. Department of Education

• The U.S. Department of Education offers $1.9 billion in grants each year. Students of all ages and backgrounds can find several grants to choose from, and many of the general categories include grants for trade schools or trade coursework. For instance, the federal government offers the Perkins Tech-Prep Grant, designed to provide technical-preparation education for students who desire to earn an associate's degree or a two-year certificate in a trade or technical field.

  U.S. Department of Education
  400 Maryland Ave. SW
  Washington, DC 20202
  (202) 401-2000
  2.ed.gov

Students.gov

• Students.gov is a resource for finding other federally-funded grants and grant programs that will help prospective students attend trade schools or take courses. For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Harry S. Truman Foundation, the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S .Department of Energy are just a few of the agencies that offer such opportunities.

  Students.gov
  830 1st Street NE
  Washington, DC 20202-5269
  (800) 333-4636
  students.gov

American Honda Foundation

• Many private corporations offer generous education grants for specific purposes, including education in trade schools or technical colleges. The purpose and goal of each company's education program vary, so students should find the one that matches their interests. For example, the America Honda Foundation, funded by the Honda Motor Co., offers educational programs for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  American Honda Foundation
  1919 Torrance Blvd.
  Mailstop: 100-1W-5A
  Torrance, CA 90501-2746
  corporate.honda.com/america