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Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This grant initiative funds demonstration grants to states to support businesses in creating or expanding training programs that provide workers with critical industry skills needed to fill in-demand jobs and advance national economic priorities.
These grants provide outcomes-based reimbursement funds to employers for training that is responsive to rapidly evolving skills demands and local workforce conditions, with the goal of encouraging businesses to invest in workforce training.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, to support businesses (including small businesses) in creating or expanding training programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DOL's second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants closes August 17, 2026: roughly $40 million, about 10 awards, an $8 million ceiling, and an eligibility list restricted to State Workforce Agencies. The real opportunity is downstream, where the money converts into employer reimbursements. Here is how the architecture works, what Round 1 revealed, and how employers, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits should position for the money once it lands.
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