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TechCred

Ohio Department of DevelopmentCloses Oct 30, 2026(10 days left)Up to $30,000

Summary

Ohio employers of any size can be reimbursed up to $1,000 per employee per approved technology credential (max $30,000 per application) for training from eligible providers. Current window closes Oct 30, 2026 at 3 pm.

About this grant

TechCred reimburses Ohio employers for training current and prospective employees in technology-focused credentials from an eligible list through eligible training providers. Reimbursement is up to $1,000 per person per credential and $30,000 per application; training must start on or after the first day of the application period and finish within 12 months. The current application period opened October 1, 2026 and closes at 3:00 pm on October 30, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies
  • Nonprofits

Ohio employers registered with the Secretary of State with a physical, non-residential business location in Ohio employing Ohio-resident W-2 employees reported to Ohio unemployment insurance, with income tax withheld

Employers of all sizes and in all industries are encouraged to apply; one application per employer (FEIN) per application period

Public entities are not eligible

Credential earners must be Ohio residents and W-2 employees at the reimbursement request; 1099 contractors are not eligible

Training must come from the eligible list of training providers

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Technology
  • Training

Money can be used for

  • Training
  • Credentials
  • Upskilling

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