# Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support (81.252)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/81-252-legally-directed-academic-programs-workforce-development/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support is run by Department of Energy. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $22.3 million in 7 grants, about $3.2 million per award.

## Objectives

Implements congressional direction to support universities, other academic institutions, and other organizations supporting scientific research and workforce development.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $3.3 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $13.6 million | 7 |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 1 |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Ohio | $11.4 million |
| NMC, Inc. | New Mexico | $4.9 million |
| San Juan College | New Mexico | $1.2 million |
| Fort Lewis College | Colorado | $1.2 million |
| Navajo Technical University | New Mexico | $1.2 million |
| Dine College | Arizona | $1.2 million |
| Central Wyoming College Foundation | Wyoming | $1.2 million |