Workforce Training Fund Grants:
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Grant Funding for Employee Training in the Northeast
Massachusetts
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 Click to read the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Grant Overview brochure
The Workforce Training Fund is a state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers through a surcharge on the Unemployment Insurance tax. The purpose of the fund is to provide resources to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees. If your company pays into the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment fund, it is eligible to participate in the programs. Training grants are awarded competitively to employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, training providers, or a consortium of such entities, to train current and newly hired workers. The maximum amount of a training grant is $250,000. There is a rolling acceptance procedure in place and applications are reviewed monthly. When received, applications will get a technical review to make sure all the required information and documentation is included, then a search will be conducted to confirm the company is up to date on all the financial requirements. Once the technical review is completed, a review of the actual application will be done (the proposed coursework and its intended impact). In most cases the applicant will be notified of the decision within 60 days of submission.
The General Grant Program is available to companies, organizations and providers of any size. Successful applicants demonstrate that training will result in job retention, job growth or increased wages and will make a difference in the company's productivity, competitiveness, and ability to do business in Massachusetts. General Grant monies awarded can reach $250,000 and must be used within a 24-month period. For more detailed information on how the Massachusetts grant program works, click here. |
New Hampshire |
New Hampshire's Job Training Fund provides a 1:1 dollar match. GBMP has a strong relationship with the New Hampshire Community College system and can help clients find the appropriate funding stream and get the funding for their training projects through that partnership. You can read more about New Hampshire's program here.
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Rhode Island |
The Governor's Workforce Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program (IWTG) was created to provide grant funding for continuing education, training, and up-skilling of incumbent employees at existing RI employers. The program provides matching reimbursement grants of up to 50% to employers which pay for pre-approved, direct, training-related costs. Grants are available up to $30,000 to encourage Rhode Island employers to invest in their workforce to enhance the overall competitiveness of the RI economy while delivering transferable skills to their employees which increases their -earning potential and employability.
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Vermont |
Training Provider Grants from the State of Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development provide up to 50% of the training costs for incumbent employee training to enhance the skills of the Vermont workforce & increase productivity of Vermont employers. Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis with an average turnaround time of 18 days. Priority is given to target economic sectors including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, clean energy innovation and forest products.
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NETAAC
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The New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center offers federally-funded financial grants and guidance for businesses impacted by foreign trade. How do you know if your business qualifies for NETAAC assistance?
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There are more grant resources available for Lean projects in other states as well. Click here to see available grant money in your state. We have a grant writer on staff who can manage the application process for you
