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Find similar grantsOSD Training Grants is sponsored by Arkansas Office of Skills Development. These grants support local businesses and the Arkansas workforce by providing funding and support for professional employee development, reducing gaps in worker skills, and providing customized technical training.
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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: Eligible applicants are for-profit or non-profit registered, legal entities that have been in operation in Arkansas during the entire twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of proposal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
OSD Training Grants is funded by Arkansas Office of Skills Development. 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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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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