For Foundations & Grantmakers: Invest in Construction Education

Tools Up Foundation, Inc. is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to premium construction education and hands-on training for youth and young adults—paired with mental wellness and life skills support.

Our mission

We aim to revitalize communities by empowering minority youth and young adults to build sustainable livelihoods through construction education and training.

What your grant can enable

• Program expansion and participant support

• Curriculum development across construction trades

• Mental wellness and life skills integration

• Partnerships that strengthen workforce pathways

Connect with us

We welcome conversations with grantmakers aligned with workforce development, youth opportunity, and community revitalization.