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Skills Development Fund (SDF) Grant (AI Training) is sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). This grant provides customized, job-specific AI training for new or incumbent workers in production, frontline, and direct customer service roles in Texas businesses. It aims to equip employees with skills like AI strategy, data analysis, or prompt engineering.
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Skills Development Fund - Texas Workforce Commission The Skills Development Fund is for businesses who want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, Texas A&M Extension Services (TEEX), or the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) may apply. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce.
Learn how to help your employees improve their skills! You can offer training opportunities like apprenticeships. Workforce Solutions Office In Texas, there are 28 Local Workforce Development Boards (Boards) that operate more than 170 local Workforce Solutions Offices.
Community College Partner The mission of the Coordinating Board is to serve as a resource, partner, and advocate for Texas higher education. Skills for Success (Soft Skill Training) Texas Workforce Commission has a new grant program being piloted by Texas State Technical College for training on job readiness...
Workforce Development Employer Engagement and Community Outreach Map Workforce Training Grant Opportunities Eligible SDF applicants include: Public community and technical colleges The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Community-based organizations in partnership with a community or technical college or TEEX The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Workforce Development Boards Businesses (in partnership with an eligible applicant) can receive up to $500,000 to meet their customized training needs.
For a consortium of more than one business, the total grant amount can increase. The average per-trainee cost is $2,400, and the trainees must be full-time, W-2 employees. TWC accepts project proposal submissions throughout the year.
Each grant typically lasts 12 months. Skills Development is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program is funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature.
The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 803 Texas Labor Code, Chapter 303 For more information on the application process please reach out to one of our regional business liaisons . They will provide guidance and technical support if you would like to apply.
Employer Engagement and Community Outreach Team Our team of highly skilled professionals is here to help you develop projects and proposals. Our Business Liaisons are available to work with employers, colleges, local workforce development boards, economic development partners, and business partners to ensure employers get the training their businesses need.
They also serve as a guide to other TWC services, helping businesses make the connections they need to maximize their workforce. For more information on how to utilize SDF training, please reach out to the business liaison in your region. TWC prepares Skills Development Fund reports each Fiscal Year.
Please visit our Agency Reports page to view those. Skills for Small Business Grant Presentation Information
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas businesses seeking to train new or incumbent workers in production, frontline, and direct customer service roles. The grant requires a formal partnership with a Texas public college. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 for a single business, with potential for more for consortia. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Skills Development Fund (SDF) Grant (AI Training) is funded by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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