Construction Career Scholarships
Funding Amount
$18,000 total per year (approximately $1,000 per recipient)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Construction Career Scholarships
Overview: The KBE Foundation awards scholarships to graduating students from Connecticut Technical High Schools and other Connecticut students pursuing careers in the construction industry.
Geographic Scope: Connecticut
Focus Areas:
Eligibility:
What Funds Can Be Used For:
Background: The KBE Foundation is a non-profit public charity under IRC sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1). The scholarship program launched in 2015. As of 2024, the Foundation has awarded $150,000 to 137 students. The program aims to address the critical shortage of construction workers in Connecticut and nationally.
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What Kbe Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 9
- Total given
- $99K
- Median grant
- $5,906
- Range
- $5,254–$26K
- By dollars: Connecticut 94%, Arizona 6%. Top recipient cities: Cheshire, CT; New Britain, CT; Bridgeport, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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