Caterpillar grants
The Caterpillar Foundation funds workforce training, STEM and community resilience, mostly near Caterpillar sites, and runs a separate workforce innovation challenge.
- Open now
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- Upcoming
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- Who can apply
- Nonprofits, Small businesses, Colleges
Caterpillar grant programs
- StatusINVITE
Caterpillar Foundation grants
Caterpillar · Nonprofits
The foundation funds workforce, STEM and community resilience work near Caterpillar sites. It invites proposals rather than taking applications.
- StatusCLOSED
Building the Future Workforce Challenge
Caterpillar · Nonprofits, Small businesses, Colleges
A global prize for training and upskilling ideas in advanced manufacturing, with up to five $1 million awards in its first year.
Before you apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; it asks nonprofits in its focus areas and Caterpillar communities to apply.
- Final applications for the first round were due August 25, 2026; finalists are featured at CES 2027.
- Part of a $25 million, five-year pledge.
Questions
When is the next Caterpillar grant deadline?
Nothing is open right now. The list below shows when each program last closed and what is announced next.
Who can apply for Caterpillar grants?
Nonprofits, Small businesses and Colleges can apply, depending on the program. Some programs are by invitation only. Caterpillar doesn't give grants to individuals through these programs.
How much do Caterpillar grants give?
Building the Future Workforce Challenge: Up to $1 million.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.