The IEC Foundation is dedicated to creating educational opportunities and supporting apprenticeship, training, and workforce development in the electrical and communications industries through grants, scholarships, equipment donations, disaster relief, and community programs.
The largest recent grant in the record went to IEC - Florida West Coast: $1,146,504 in 2025 for equipment for training center labs. That single award captures the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation’s core pattern: it channels substantial resources into the training infrastructure that supports electrical and communications workforce development. Recent awards also show repeated support for chapters such as IEC - Dallas, IEC - Chesapeake, and IEC - Mid-south, all funded for the same purpose. Across the grants list, the foundation’s work is centered on apprenticeship education, training centers, classroom and lab equipment, chapter capacity, scholarships, and disaster relief. Its giving is tied closely to the IEC chapter network and training sites, with equipment and training aids appearing as a recurring use of funds. Some awards are modest curriculum or chapter-development grants, while others are large capital-style investments in labs and classrooms. The pattern is practical and skills-oriented: support for tools, training materials, and the spaces where apprentices and continuing education attendees learn the trade. The foundation also uses scholarships and emergency relief as part of that broader workforce mission, including support for women in the trades and for chapters affected by disasters.
Training equipment is the clearest theme in the recent record. The foundation gave $127,206 to IEC - Dallas for equipment for training center labs, and smaller awards followed the same purpose for IEC - Chesapeake at $111,757 and IEC - Mid-south at $107,704. Chapter capacity building is another recurring area. IEC - Greater Charlotte received $96,736 for training center labs, while IEC - New Jersey was awarded $87,273 and IEC - Greater Cincinnati $86,682 for the same general type of support. The grant list also includes education-related support beyond equipment. IEC - Oregon received $68,694, and IEC - Central Ohio received $65,180, both for training center lab equipment. Alongside these infrastructure awards, the foundation’s program list includes scholarships for women in good standing with an IEC chapter and rolling disaster relief support for chapters affected by disasters.
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$2.3M
$2.4M
$2.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $21K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$21K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in VA.
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Typical award size sits at $10,176 at the 25th percentile, $20,500 at the median, and $49,750 at the 75th percentile, although the recent record also includes much larger capital-style grants. The pattern is repeated giving to the same chapter network across years: IEC - Florida West Coast appears in both 2024 and 2025, and IEC - Greater Cincinnati appears in 2023 and 2025. The foundation is an operating grantmaker rather than a DAF, and it does not fund individuals. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the curriculum reimbursement grant, chapter development grant, EmpowerHER Scholarship, disaster relief support, and Home Depot Pro Xtra grants.
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States, with 101 grants in the US and 0% of grants going to recipients in Pennsylvania. The most frequent recipient state is Virginia, reflecting repeated awards to IEC chapters listed in Arlington, VA. Other recipient cities that appear often include Dallas, Chesapeake, Mid-south, Greater Charlotte, New Jersey, Greater Cincinnati, and Fort Worth. The distribution is regional rather than national, with funding concentrated in chapter locations tied to the IEC network.
It funds apprenticeship education and training infrastructure for the electrical and communications industries. Recent grants repeatedly support IEC chapters for equipment for training center labs, and the program list also includes curriculum reimbursement, chapter development, scholarships, and disaster relief.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $10,176 at the 25th percentile, $20,500 at the median, and $49,750 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include both smaller program grants and much larger equipment grants tied to training centers and chapters.
Yes for several programs. The New Worker Program Curriculum Grant, The Home Depot Pro Xtra Grant, The Home Depot Pro Xtra Chapter Development Grant, EmpowerHER Scholarship, and Disaster Relief Fund Support all accept unsolicited applications.
Support goes to IEC chapters, IEC training centers, and chapter-affiliated participants. The program list includes scholarships for women in good standing with an IEC chapter, equipment grants for chapters and training centers, and disaster relief support for chapters affected by disasters.
Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in Virginia recipients, which is the top state by grant count. Recent awards also show repeated funding to chapters in cities such as Arlington, Dallas, Chesapeake, Greater Charlotte, and Fort Worth.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: IEC chapter leaders, scholarship recipients, community members, local and national leaders, and corporate sponsors are the intended audience; each chapter can apply for the award.
Deadline: Application opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Who can apply: Chapter referrals and student applications are accepted when the program opens; submitted materials are processed monthly.
Deadline: Rolling basis beginning in June 2026; submissions by the 15th of each month are processed that month, after the 15th the following month.
Who can apply: Open only to IEC chapters in good standing making a direct referral; intended to support IEC members, apprentices, chapters, staff, and their families affected by disasters. Medical and funeral expenses are prohibited.
Deadline: Applications are open on an as-needed rolling basis.
Who can apply: Participating chapters may request equipment and training resources. Quantities are limited.
Deadline: Application period opens Tuesday, February 18, 2027 and closes Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 5:00 PM EST.
Who can apply: Chapters can apply on an annual basis based on size and need. Chapters awarded in the previous year must have a site visit to apply for the following year’s RFP cycle. Smaller chapters are prioritized.
Deadline: Application is open Tuesday, March 9, 2027, to Thursday, March 18, 2027, at 5:00 PM EST.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEC - SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO | ARLINGTON, VA | $202,554 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NEW JERSEY | ARLINGTON, VA | $133,554 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NEW ENGLAND | ARLINGTON, VA | $110,954 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - BLUEGRASS | ARLINGTON, VA | $103,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NORTHERN OHIO | ARLINGTON, VA | $101,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - DALLAS | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - GREATER ST LOUIS | ARLINGTON, VA | $96,154 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - KENTUCKEY & SO INDIANA | ARLINGTON, VA | $83,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - FLORIDA WEST COAST | ARLINGTON, VA | $75,354 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT & SERVICE FEES FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - UTAH | ARLINGTON, VA | $68,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - MONTANA | ARLINGTON, VA | $65,354 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - TEXAS GULF COAST COAST CHAPTER | ARLINGTON, VA | $53,004 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - FORT WORTH | ARLINGTON, VA | $51,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - WESTERN COLORADO | ARLINGTON, VA | $49,054 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CHESAPEAKE | ARLINGTON, VA | $47,573 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - GREATER CHARLOTTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $42,554 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - GREATER CINCINNATI | ARLINGTON, VA | $36,954 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - OKC CHAPTER APPRENTICE & TRAINING IRREVOCABLE TRUST | ARLINGTON, VA | $36,108 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - SOUTHERN INDIANA | ARLINGTON, VA | $33,754 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - ATLANTA | ARLINGTON, VA | $26,954 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NATIONAL CHAPTER | ARLINGTON, VA | $23,750 | 2026 | SERVICE FEES |
| IEC - KANSAS | ARLINGTON, VA | $21,354 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - SOUTHERN ARIZONA | ARLINGTON, VA | $21,154 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CENTRAL TEXAS | ARLINGTON, VA | $13,554 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - MID-OREGON | ARLINGTON, VA | $12,554 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - FLORIDA EAST COAST | ARLINGTON, VA | $7,351 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - IDAHO | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,954 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - FLORIDA WEST COAST | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,146,504 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - DALLAS | ARLINGTON, VA | $127,206 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CHESAPEAKE | ARLINGTON, VA | $111,757 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - MID-SOUTH | ARLINGTON, VA | $107,704 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - GREATER CHARLOTTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $96,736 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - ROCKY MOUNTAIN | ARLINGTON, VA | $93,801 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - BLUEGRASS | ARLINGTON, VA | $89,504 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NEW JERSEY | ARLINGTON, VA | $87,273 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - GREATER CINCINNATI | ARLINGTON, VA | $86,682 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER | ARLINGTON, VA | $77,584 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CENTRAL ALABAMA | ARLINGTON, VA | $71,685 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - FORT WORTH | ARLINGTON, VA | $70,364 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - OREGON | ARLINGTON, VA | $68,694 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CENTRAL OHIO | ARLINGTON, VA | $65,180 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CENTRAL INDIANA | ARLINGTON, VA | $59,324 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA | ARLINGTON, VA | $57,747 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - MID-OREGON | ARLINGTON, VA | $55,541 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - ATLANTA | ARLINGTON, VA | $54,130 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - KANSAS | ARLINGTON, VA | $51,934 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NEW ENGLAND | ARLINGTON, VA | $51,731 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - WESTERN RESERVE | ARLINGTON, VA | $51,237 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - NORTHERN OHIO | ARLINGTON, VA | $49,056 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
| IEC - ARIZONA | ARLINGTON, VA | $48,694 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS |
IEC - SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
$202,554EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NEW JERSEY
$133,554EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NEW ENGLAND
$110,954EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - BLUEGRASS
$103,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NORTHERN OHIO
$101,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - DALLAS
$100,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - GREATER ST LOUIS
$96,154EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - KENTUCKEY & SO INDIANA
$83,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - FLORIDA WEST COAST
$75,354EQUIPMENT & SERVICE FEES FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - UTAH
$68,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - MONTANA
$65,354EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - TEXAS GULF COAST COAST CHAPTER
$53,004EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - FORT WORTH
$51,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - WESTERN COLORADO
$49,054EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CHESAPEAKE
$47,573EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - GREATER CHARLOTTE
$42,554EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - GREATER CINCINNATI
$36,954EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - OKC CHAPTER APPRENTICE & TRAINING IRREVOCABLE TRUST
$36,108EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - SOUTHERN INDIANA
$33,754EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - ATLANTA
$26,954EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NATIONAL CHAPTER
$23,750SERVICE FEES
IEC - KANSAS
$21,354EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
$21,154EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CENTRAL TEXAS
$13,554EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - MID-OREGON
$12,554EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - FLORIDA EAST COAST
$7,351EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - IDAHO
$5,954EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - FLORIDA WEST COAST
$1,146,504EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - DALLAS
$127,206EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CHESAPEAKE
$111,757EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - MID-SOUTH
$107,704EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - GREATER CHARLOTTE
$96,736EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - ROCKY MOUNTAIN
$93,801EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - BLUEGRASS
$89,504EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NEW JERSEY
$87,273EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - GREATER CINCINNATI
$86,682EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER
$77,584EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CENTRAL ALABAMA
$71,685EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - FORT WORTH
$70,364EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - OREGON
$68,694EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CENTRAL OHIO
$65,180EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CENTRAL INDIANA
$59,324EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
$57,747EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - MID-OREGON
$55,541EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - ATLANTA
$54,130EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - KANSAS
$51,934EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NEW ENGLAND
$51,731EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - WESTERN RESERVE
$51,237EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - NORTHERN OHIO
$49,056EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
IEC - ARIZONA
$48,694EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING CENTER LABS
