# NJDOL Announces Construction Workforce Grants

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced **$2 million in grant funding** through the NJBUILD Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program for fiscal year 2027. This funding aims to support training and apprenticeship programs that prepare women and minority residents in New Jersey for careers in the construction trades, including emerging areas such as clean energy and lead abatement. Eligible organizations have until **October 28, 2026** to apply for these grants, which are designed to expand workforce diversity and create sustainable career pathways in the state's construction sector.

- This grant opportunity is critical for organizations focused on workforce development, apprenticeship training, and diversity initiatives within New Jersey's construction industry.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on clean energy and lead abatement trades, signaling growing demand for skills in these specialized areas.
- Contractors and training providers can leverage this funding to build capacity and align programs with state priorities for inclusive workforce growth.
- The program reflects New Jersey's strategic commitment to equitable economic development and may influence future procurement and contracting opportunities tied to workforce readiness.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL)

### Key Quotes
> New Jerseys construction industry is a pipeline to opportunity, and it is strongest when it reflects the people and communities of our state.
> — Sherrill, Governor

> These investments help break down barriers, create pathways to family-sustaining wages, and ensure our construction workforce reflects the strength and diversity of communities across New Jersey.
> — Kevin D. Jarvis, Acting Labor Commissioner

### Sources
- [Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Announces $2 Million in Grant Funding to Prepare Women and Minority Residents for Careers in the Construction Trades](https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2026/20260922_NJBUILD.shtml) - NJ