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Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Grants to Train Displaced/Dislocated Workers for In-Demand Jobs NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Grants to Train Displaced/Dislocated Workers for In-Demand Jobs TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced $3 million in available grant funding through the Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) program, which helps displaced/dislocated workers secure gainful employment at sustainable wages by offering training tailored to the needs of in-demand industries .
The OPG program provides training to fill workforce skills gaps, with trainees earning industry-valued credentials aimed at jumpstarting both their careers and earning potential. “These grants are a crucial investment in our workforce, offering displaced workers a path to stable, well-paying jobs in sectors that need skilled talent,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo .
“By providing targeted training, we're helping individuals get back on their feet while filling critical workforce gaps. ” Eligible applicants include New Jersey Workforce Development Boards that engage external third-party training providers, post-secondary educational institutions, and eligible training providers approved by NJDOL.
Training must lead to an industry-recognized certificate, credential, or licensure if required for job placement. Proposals must include the training to be provided to the displaced/dislocated workers, with the intent to teach skills required by employer-partners to fill full-time job openings.
Employer-partners can hire and retain selected individuals for at least six months following successful completion of training at a wage of $18 or more per hour. Applicants may be awarded up to $10,000 per trainee, up to a maximum of $300,000. Grant recipients must collaborate with a New Jersey One-Stop Career Center to recruit eligible training program candidates.
Entities eligible to apply for the grant include: New Jersey’s Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) who engage external, third-party training providers. Workforce Development Board applicants who apply as a service provider should adhere to WIOA guidance . Post-secondary educational institutions.
Registered Training Providers who are on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and approved by NJDOL Login . Private Career Schools that are approved by NJDOL and NJDOE. Current & Prospective Private Career Schools (PCS) (nj.
gov) Applicants must submit a letter of intent, be registered and approved by NJDOL in the online IGX grant management system, and complete and upload required documents. Step One: IGX registration completed/updated by the Authorized Official: October 29, 2025, by 3 p. m.
Step Two: Online Letter of Intent (LOI) form submitted by the applicant and accepted by NJDOL: October 30, 2025, by 3 p. m. Step Three Online application with all Required Documents uploaded, completed, and submitted in IGX: December 17, 2025, by 3 p.
m. View complete application instructions and the full Notice of Grant Opportunity here . To see all current NJDOL notices of grant opportunities, please visit: https://www.
nj. gov/labor/research-info/grants. shtml .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers and organizations in New Jersey. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) Program is funded by New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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