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Incumbent Worker Training Grants is sponsored by Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board (administered by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training). The Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program helps Rhode Island employers remain competitive by providing reimbursement for eligible training activities that help workers maintain and advance in their careers. Nonprofits that contribute to the RI Job Development Fund are eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rhode Island for-profit or private non-profit entities doing business in Rhode Island that pay into the Rhode Island Job Development Fund via Unemployment Insurance taxes. Labor organizations, trade associations, or consortia of employers are also eligible for training of their members. All trainees must be employees; volunteers and board members are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Incumbent Worker Training Grants is funded by Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board (administered by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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