Training Grants

While employee training tops most companies' wish lists, costs can be prohibitive. That's where the Workforce Training Fund steps in by partnering with Massachusetts companies to underwrite up to $3000 per person per training program with a company cap of $15,000 per calendar year.

(These grants are restricted to Massachusetts-based companies with 100 or fewer employees only. Non-profits are not eligible.)

Workforce Training Fund -

Express Grant Eligibility

  • Grant funds are limited to $15,000 per company per calendar year and up to $3,000 per employee per course.

  • Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees may apply.

  • The Express Program awards reimbursement amount based on businesses’ Massachusetts employee counts at the time of application, as follows:

    • Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for organizations with up to 50 employees at the time of application.

    • Up to 50% tuition reimbursement for orgs with 51 to 100 employees at the time of application,

  • All applicants should be prepared to submit a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) and Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

  • The Express Grant works on a reimbursement basis. Organizations are expected to pay for the training program upfront and then apply for reimbursement once the training is completed.

  • Note: Applications may be submitted at least 21 days prior to the start of the training program. There are no exceptions to this deadline To apply for this grant, Click Here.

Approved LDI Courses:

All of LDI’s courses featured on our website are pre-approved for this grant:

 

“The Workforce Training Fund program is a smart blend of corporate resources with state sponsorship. Well-trained employees are more productive and happier in their jobs. Conversely, a faltering economy bites into both staffing levels and training budgets. It's a vicious cycle - unhappy, under-skilled employees can't excel during such a critical period in a company's lifespan. This program makes it practical for executives to do the right thing - at the right price."

Paul Brown, CEO,  Leadership Dynamics Inc.