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Foundations in Industry Training (FIT)

Community & Economic DevelopmentCloses Jun 30, 2027(252 days left)

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FIT is a Pennsylvania state grant for registered apprenticeship programs, funding the related technical instruction that complements on-the-job training. It fits employers, consortia, workforce boards, and education or labor organizations running or expanding apprenticeships. Nonprofits should not bother applying, and the award amount is not published.

Best for
Pennsylvania employers with registered apprenticeship programs, Employer consortiums and labor organizations, Workforce development boards and economic development organizations, Community colleges and local career technical education institutions
Not for
Nonprofit organizations, Employers with no registered apprenticeship program or plans to create one, Organizations outside Pennsylvania
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial)
80
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
76
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 30, 2027. The program is reoccurring and is currently listed as accepting applications.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include single employers, employer consortiums, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, labor organizations, local career technical education institutions, Pennsylvania community colleges, and community organizations or associations. Eligible applicant types are businesses, other legal entities, and schools.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Single employers may apply, and small businesses and for-profit businesses are listed as applicant types. The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so confirm with the funder before applying.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants, though community organizations or associations are among the listed eligible applicants.

Summary

The FIT Grant Program provides financial support to registered apprenticeship programs to expand apprenticeship opportunities for Pennsylvania employers. Its primary goal is to increase the availability of apprenticeships by funding related technical instruction that complements on-the-job traini...

About this grant

The FIT Grant Program provides financial support to registered apprenticeship programs to expand apprenticeship opportunities for Pennsylvania employers. Its primary goal is to increase the availability of apprenticeships by funding related technical instruction that complements on-the-job training, ensuring apprentices gain the academic and technical skills necessary for success in their occupations.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Reoccurring Funding source: State Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2027-06-30 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Business; Other Legal Entity; School

Who may apply: Single Employer; Employer Consortiums; Workforce Development Boards; Economic Development Organizations; Labor Organizations; Local Career Technical Education Institutions; Pennsylvania Community Colleges; Community Organizations or Associations

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education

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