Massachusetts employers of any size paying into the Workforce Training Fund can request $10,000-$200,000 (1:1 match) for training current and new employees; rolling applications.
The WTFP General Program awards competitive grants to Massachusetts employers of any size, or employer consortia, to train current and newly hired employees; the grant covers the training provider's instruction fee. Applicants may request $10,000 to $200,000 and must demonstrate a $1-to-$1 matching investment, which can include wages paid during training. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to available funds, and funding decisions are generally made within 60 days.
Massachusetts employers of any size that contribute to the Workforce Training Fund (all private for-profit employers paying into the UI Trust Fund do).
Federal, state and local government entities are not eligible.
Companies must have at least two full years of financial statements and demonstrate financial viability.
Must be in compliance with obligations to the Department of Unemployment Assistance, Department of Industrial Accidents and the Commonwealth.
Not eligible for a new General Program grant until one year after closing a prior one.
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