SEIU Local 509 Human Service Workers State Agency & Worker Group Training Grant
Funding Amount
$220,000 (total program budget for 2022)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Note: A second announcement is made in early spring of each year to start accepting applications for the second cycle.”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- SEIU Local 509 workers
- Human service workers and educators in Massachusetts
- Organizations/groups representing these workers
Overview
Funder: SEIU Education & Support Fund / Local 509 Commonwealth Human Service Workers and Educators Training and Professional Development Fund
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Program Overview:
The SEIU Local 509 - Commonwealth Human Service Workers and Educators Training and Professional Development Fund provides funding to sponsor unique group training opportunities for Local 509 SEIU workers. The fund is worker-centered and designed to support professional development and training needs.
Award Amount: $220,000 total program budget for 2022 (distributed across multiple grants)
Eligibility:
- SEIU Local 509 workers
- Human service workers and educators in Massachusetts
- Organizations/groups representing these workers
What They Fund:
- Group training opportunities
- Professional development programs
- Career development initiatives
- Virtual and in-person trainings
Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.seiueducation.org
- Email: elizabeth.sheehancastro@seiuesf.org
- Address: SEIU Education & Support Fund, 351 Pleasant Street suite B 215, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
How to Apply
Application Process
Two Annual Cycles:
Cycle 1:
- Application Period: November 22, 2021 - January 31, 2022
- Training Period: March 14, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Cycle 2:
- Application Period: Deadline May 1, 2022
- Training Period: July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
How to Apply:
- Register for Virtual Open House (held in early December)
- Visit the website for further information and application details
- Submit training request application during designated cycle
Required Information:
- Description of training needs
- Timeline for training delivery
- Group/organization details
- Worker participation information
Note: A second announcement is made in early spring of each year to start accepting applications for the second cycle.
What SEIU Education and Support Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $1.23M
- Median grant
- $18K
- Range
- $12K–$1.2M
- By dollars: California 99%, Illinois 1%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; La Mesa, CA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Workforce development
- Professional development
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