Montana for-profit or nonprofit employers operating 1+ year can be reimbursed for skills training or certifications for year-round incumbent employees, up to $2,500 per full-time and $1,000 per part-time employee, with a 20% match.
IWT is a competitive reimbursement grant that helps Montana businesses pay for skills-based training or industry-recognized certifications for existing year-round employees. Awards provide up to $2,500 per full-time employee and $1,000 per part-time employee, with a 20% employer match on training costs. $540,000 is available each fiscal year, released in quarters that stay open until funding is exhausted. FY27 applications are open for training that begins before June 30, 2027.
For-profit or non-profit business operating in Montana for at least one (1) year (minimum of 365 days)
Registered with the Montana Secretary of State's Office (some exceptions apply)
Can meet employer matching funds requirement
Employees must be predominately year-round (average 20 hours/week or more; working a minimum of an 11-month period), have completed at least six months of employment, and be Montana residents working in Montana
Ineligible: public entities, tribal governments/enterprises, seasonal operations or businesses operating less than 11 months of the year, businesses operating outside Montana
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