The Miguel Contreras Foundation focuses on labor-led workforce development in the Los Angeles region, prioritizing training programs that transition workers into clean transportation and green energy jobs. It acts largely as a regrantor and program funder partnering with training funds, unions, and regional workforce consortia to scale electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel-cell technician pipelines and related high-road employment initiatives.
Program- and partnership-focused grants and regrants to training funds and labor organizations; evidence of mid-to-large awards in the $150,000–$400,000 range tied to specific workforce initiatives (likely multi-year or program-restricted support).
Frame proposals as labor-partnered, sector-specific training projects for clean transportation with clear placement metrics; emphasize LA regional impact and partnerships with unions or training consortia. Expect programmatic/regrant relationships rather than unrestricted general operating support—reach out to foundation staff to discuss alignment before submitting materials.
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Current and upcoming funding from The Miguel Contreras Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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