MBI Works Fund

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Master Builders of Iowa Workforce Opportunities Require Knowledge and Skills Fund

The MBI-WORKS Fund was created to offer resources to complement career education and workforce recruitment into the Iowa commercial construction industry. In total, the MBI Board of Directors have committed over $5 million toward the establishment of MBI-WORKS Fund.

Please check back to this page for newly released information and contact Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build for any questions about the MBI-WORKS Fund.

MBI-WORKS Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where can I find the Request for Proposal(RFP)?

The 2025 RFP period is closed. Check back in the Summer/Fall for the 2026 RFP. 

2. What is the deadline for submissions of the RFP?

The deadline will be outlined in the 2026 RFP. 

3. What are the requirements of the entity submitting an RFP?

A non-profit or educational institution needs to partner with and have at least one (1) MBI member sponsor to apply

4. What are some examples of successful award recipients from previous years?

As shown on the left-hand side of the page, we list the previous two (2) years of submissions for the public to view. 

5. Who evaluates and scores the RFP applications?

A committee of 11 made up of both industry and non-industry professionals evaluate and score the RFP. 

6. How much money can a non-profit ask for when applying for these funds?

Typical years in the past have listed $35,000 as the max award. However, the availability of funds lies solely at the direction of the evaluation committee, supported by the MBI Board of Directors. 

7. Are cash matching contributions and in-kind support required for submission?

The evaluation committee will look favorably upon any proposal that includes cash matching contributions and in-kind support. In the past, proposals that have not included either fall short of approval.