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Find similar grantsOffice of Skills Development (OSD) Training Grants (Arkansas) is sponsored by Arkansas Office of Skills Development (OSD). The State of Arkansas funds training and workforce development projects through the Office of Skills Development (OSD).
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Training Grants - Arkansas Office of Skills Development There are a variety of grants available to businesses seeking funding for their workforce development initiatives. Rules and requirements that outline eligibility criteria, the types of training funded, and maximum funding allotments. Apply for a workforce development training grant.
Funding Arkansas Business OSD funds workforce development throughout the state. This infographic shows the distribution of grant funding across counties. Grant Reporting Documents View finance, contract, and grant disclosure information.
Funding Arkansas Business Grant Reporting Documents A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public service and stimulate the economy. The State of Arkansas funds your training and workforce development projects through the Office of Skills Development (OSD). OSD makes strategic investments in the state’s workforce through OSD Training Grants.
These grants support local businesses and the Arkansas workforce by providing funding and support for professional employee development, reduce gaps in worker skills, and provide customized technical training. These grants support the Arkansas work-force by assisting businesses to provide cutting-edge, customized employee training.
Employers can find the qualifications, requirements, application, and performance reports for receiving an OSD grant online or by contacting the OSD Office. Office of Skills Development Training Grants The State of Arkansas funds training and workforce development projects through the Office of Skills Development (OSD). OSD makes strategic investments in the state’s workforce through OSD Training Grants.
These grants support local businesses and the Arkansas workforce by providing funding and support for professional employee development, reduce gaps in worker skills, and provide customized technical training. Workforce development is necessary for businesses in all sectors of industry, as well as their employees, to thrive.
Through the Office of Skills Development, the State of Arkansas invests in the ongoing training and development of employees to create economic prosperity for individuals, businesses, and communities within the state.
For more information: 501-683-1152 Technological advances, workplace automation, competition, and an aging workforce challenge the effectiveness of Arkansas businesses, leave some employees lagging behind the needs of their employers, and reduce the pool of potential employees. Arkansas employers must maintain a workforce development strategy to help create, sustain, and retain a viable workforce.
Businesses can apply for a variety of Workforce Development Grants that offset the costs for employee training It is a win-win for companies since the benefits go beyond immediate increase in their employees’ skills. Studies have proven that workforce development increases job satisfaction, reduces the turnover rate, increases efficiency, improves productivity, and increases employee contribution and innovation.
View additional forms and guidelines for Workforce Training Grants . Application Terms Explained How to Apply for an OSD Grant OSD Required Financial Forms How-to Guide for Financial Forms Israel Boycott Certification Blank Contract and Grant Disclosure Form OSD Grant Reporting Documents Workforce Development Grants Lead to Success
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local businesses and organizations in Arkansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7.2 million funded in 2024-25 (total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Office of Skills Development (OSD) Training Grants (Arkansas) is funded by Arkansas Office of Skills Development (OSD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Arkansas's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program is accepting applications through August 15, 2026, with $10 million available and awards up to $1.5 million per applicant. Cities, counties, and nonprofits qualify, the 20% match can be met with in-kind labor, materials, or land, and the program targets childhood food insecurity, unemployment, housing, and community revitalization. Here is a full breakdown of eligibility, the match math, competitive positioning, and how to build an application that wins.
Read articleArkansas's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program opened July 1 with $10 million total, awards up to $1.5 million, and an August 15 deadline. It funds food insecurity, housing, education, crime-victim, and emergency-services work — but the 20% match and the state-priority framing decide who wins. Here is how to compete.
Read articleThe Arkansas Economic Development Commission's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program is open July 1 through August 15, 2026 — $10 million total, up to $1.5 million per award, a 20% match, and eligibility that runs to cities, counties, and nonprofits. Here's how the match actually works, what the priority focus areas signal, and how to build an application that reads as a poverty-and-opportunity intervention rather than a wish list.
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