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Find similar grantsIncumbent Worker Training Grants is sponsored by Virginia Career Works Northern Region (through Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)). These grants assist local small- and mid-sized businesses in meeting the skills training needs of their incumbent workforce.
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Incumbent Worker - Virginia Career Works Northern Region Incumbent Worker David Hunn 2026-04-16T08:13:51-04:00 Northern Virginia Incumbent Worker Training Grants In order to meet local employers’ demand to re-train their existing workforce, Virginia Career Works Northern Region offers Incumbent Worker Training grants through the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
These funds can assist employers to support their employees in gaining new skills and in making their businesses more competitive and profitable. The grant program reimburses employers for the cost of training their workers, and cover training costs such as instructional costs for training courses, classes for certification exams, online training, textbooks and manuals.
Participating businesses must provide a minimum matching contribution to the Incumbent worker training project, in amounts identified in the State of Virginia policy based upon company size. These matching funds may include in-kind services. To apply for a grant, employers must submit an application and request on company letterhead via email to David Hunn at david.
hunn@vcwnorthern. com . Please contact Seema Jain, Vice President of Operations, with questions at 703-827-3782 or seema.
jain@vcwnorthern. com . Incumbent Worker Training Flyer Guidelines and Application Form Employers can download the following forms and guidelines to learn more about the program and apply for a grant.
Virginia Board of Workforce Development Policy 15-00 Virginia Career Works – Northern Region Incumbent Worker Training Policy Virginia Workforce Letter 16-05, Change 1 Virginia Career Works – Northern Region Incumbent Worker Application Form
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers in Northern Virginia. Employees participating in training must be at least 18 years of age, a U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council portion up to $4,500 per business, total $60,000 available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Incumbent Worker Training Grants are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Incumbent Worker Training Grants is funded by Virginia Career Works Northern Region (through Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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