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Find similar grantsRolling first-approved basis; FY27 Round 1 funds available July 1, 2026
Job Skills Program is sponsored by Washington State (via colleges/partners). Supports customized employee training through college partners, potentially applicable to professional education or peer support training programs in mental health/DV areas.
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Job Skills Program (JSP) Grant Job Skills Program Overview Job Skills Program vs. Customized Training Programs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) State Sees Record Demand for Workforce Training Grants Demand for Washington's Job Skills Program hits record high List of all available grants Job Skills Program information for employers The Job Skills Program (JSP) – started in 1983 to enhance economic development through short-term customized training – is now 43 years old.
From 2,256 employees trained in the biennium 1983-1985, the program has grown and trained more than 81,000 employees Job Skills grants are distributed to all corners of the state, including rural areas.
They primarily serve areas where: There is a shortage of skilled labor to meet businesses’ needs Upgrading employee skills is necessary to avoid layoffs New businesses or industry clusters need a skilled labor pool Communities struggle with high unemployment The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges administers the Job Skills Program with guidance from an advisory committee made up of representatives from business, labor and public and private educational institutions.
A subcommittee meets to review, provide input, and recommend applications for the grants. Representatives of the Department of Commerce and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board also participate in the review process. The program awards grants to licensed educational institutions in Washington.
JSP funds half of the training cost. Partner employers provide cash or in-kind match to fund the other half. Funds are awarded on a first-approved, rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.
FY27 Round 1 Funds available/grant start FY27 Final budget revision deadline FY27 Final report deadline FY27 Final invoice deadline 2026-27 Program Guidelines and Resources The following documents provide detailed information about how grant funds can be used, who can apply, the application process and deadlines.
2026-27 JSP Program and Fiscal Guidelines Applicant Webinar Recording Applicant Webinar Slide Presentation Questions & Answers - updated Apr. 23, 2026 2026-27 Trainee, Match, Courses, and Final Report spreadsheet "In a fast-paced startup environment, individuals are often promoted rapidly into leadership positions and often rapidly assume high levels of responsibility within the organization.
The JSP grant allowed us to bring in highly professional and skilled trainers to upskill our team's collective management, team formation, and conscious leadership skills, enabling us to build a more high-functioning and high-performing team. This has directly contributed to our recent successes in groundbreaking PFAS destruction projects."
- Brian Pinkard, Co-Founder & CTO Aquagga has developed a device that will remove chemicals from other bases, separating the parts and placing the contaminates in a disposable format. The company is currently working with the US Department of Defense, one of the largest users of firefighting foam, to help remove and mitigate the spread of PFAS chemicals into the environment.
As part of their growth and development plan, they must expand their skills in both business and technical/light manufacturing operations rapidly and safely. The purpose of the associated training is to quickly accelerate the knowledge and know-how of the team as they go through the continual growth phases and expansion.
Aquagga is mostly made up of PhD engineers that are strong in their field but need training and guidance in both safety and financial/business aspects. Notable outcomes, as culled from the company's FY24 final report, include: Completed 2,486 training hours for 22 employees. Promoted two employees and hired three, with two additional hires in progress.
81% of staff have obtained at least one skill or certification. 10% wage increase set to occur in January 2025. Reduced research and development contracts from 80% to 60% per quarter; shifted to Job Skills Program reports are submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical colleges to the Washington State Legislature in fulfillment of RCW 28C.
04. 420 Job skills program — Grants — Reports . 2023-25 Job Skills progress report 2023-25 Job Skills biennial report Reports from prior years are available upon request.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Licensed educational institutions in Washington partnering with employers; priority for labor shortages, layoff avoidance, new industries, high-unemployment areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Job Skills Program is funded by Washington State (via colleges/partners). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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