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Custom Training Grants | Manufacturer's Edge Colorado Manufacturing Network Take advantage of the Skill Advance Training Grants Program to turbocharge your workforce. Manufacturer’s Edge is here to help you navigate the process and secure the funding needed to make a meaningful investment in the future of your business!
Training Program Examples Value Stream Mapping – for Production or Office Problem Solving/Quality Tools Both for-profit businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply. Grants are determined on a rolling basis every fiscal year beginning in July and going through March.
This grant program is funded by Colorado First and the Existing Industry Customized Job Training Grant Programs and administered jointly by the Colorado Community College System and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “There are so many opportunities.
Yes, you won’t get a grant to cover all of it, but the grant gets you going and now you have an opportunity to say, “here’s where I need help” and then ME steps up and helps with whatever you might need. It is huge to have a partner like that in the industry.
” – Stephen Savoy, President & CEO, Best Signs Unlock State Funding to Train and Grow Your Workforce Are you familiar with the Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly known as the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant)? If not, your company may be missing out on one of Colorado’s most valuable opportunities to strengthen and expand your workforce.
New Support for Small Manufacturers Skill Advance Colorado recently introduced an enhanced option for companies with 25 or fewer employees, allowing eligible businesses to receive increased training reimbursements—up to $3,800 per employee per year under the small-business track. Skill Advance Colorado is a reimbursement-based grant program.
That means your company pays for the training up front, and the State reimburses you for approved costs after the training is completed.
Funding levels include: Up to $2,800 per trainee for new employees Up to $2,500 per trainee for existing employees Total awards typically range from $150,000 to $200,000 per company, depending on eligibility and available funds These reimbursements can significantly offset your out-of-pocket costs and make high-quality training far more affordable. Why Partner with Manufacturer’s Edge?
Applying for Skill Advance funding can be complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Manufacturer’s Edge works directly with the Colorado Community College System and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the administrators of the program, to simplify the process and support you at every step. Customized Training.
Real Impact. Minimal Cost. With our assessment tools and statewide network of training experts, we’ll help you design a customized training plan that targets your most critical workforce needs and delivers measurable impact—often at little to no net cost to your company through the Skill Advance reimbursement.
Submit the form below, and a member of the Manufacturer’s Edge team will reach out to explore how your organization can take full advantage of this powerful state-funded training resource.
State / Province / Region Training Topics of Interest Problem Solving/Quality Tools Manufacturer's Edge will work with your company to determine your greatest areas of interest and need in order to custom-design a training program that will most effectively drive impact for your business. To get started, please indicate any of the following areas that are of most interest to you and/or use the other option to provide your own.
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Applications for Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program (Anticipated Opening) are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program (Anticipated Opening) is funded by State of Colorado. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is a grant from the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) that funds Colorado State University researchers seeking to commercialize innovations in advanced industries. Eligible sectors include aerospace, advanced manufacturing, bioscience, electronics, energy and natural resources, infrastructure engineering, and technology and information. CSU applicants may request up to $130,000 with a 1:3 cash match required. Projects must demonstrate high potential for economic impact in Colorado. Additional funding up to $450,000 is available to researchers at other eligible Colorado research institutions applying directly through OEDIT.
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