Frank Macon Trades Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies (endowed scholarship with $50,000 initial endowment from Macon Trust)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Returning PPSC students pursuing trades programs
- Students interested in careers in skilled trades at any institution in Southeastern Colorado
Overview
Geographic Scope: Southeastern Colorado, with primary focus on PPSC students
Focus Areas:
- Skilled trades education and training
- Career and technical education programs
Eligibility:
- Returning PPSC students pursuing trades programs
- Students interested in careers in skilled trades at any institution in Southeastern Colorado
Background:
The Frank Macon Trades Scholarship Charitable Trust was established by Franklin Macon, a Tuskegee Airman who was raised in Colorado Springs. After a successful career in the skilled trades, Macon wanted to return success to future generations. The Trust was founded in 2019 and initially provided direct scholarships.
Key Details:
- On December 20, 2023, the Macon Trust provided a $50,000 check to PPSCF to begin funding
- Scholarships support trade education, funneling trained personnel into the trade industry
- Anyone interested in skilled trades careers is encouraged to learn more
Contact Information:
- Learn more: macontrust.org
- Pikes Peak State College Foundation
- 5675 S. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Phone: 719-502-2000
What Pikes Peak State College Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $848K
- Median grant
- $848K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Colorado Springs, CO.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Workforce development
- Education
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