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Application deadline was March 26, 2026; stored grant had no deadline. The deadline has passed as of June 2026.
Workforce Development Funds is sponsored by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). These funds support one-time projects that align education and training programs with industry needs and employee recruitment, or local workforce and economic development initiatives.
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Workforce Development Funds Workforce Development Funds Twelve college projects awarded workforce development funds Nearby colleges awarded funding to better prepare students for life after education Funds from Washington state go toward accelerated trade school programs, expanding List of all available grants Workforce Development Funds Overview Interim Program Administrator The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is committed to helping industry thrive and expand in Washington State and to continue the development of a skilled workforce.
The allocated resources will support the continued alignment of education and training programs with current industry practice and employee recruitment This funding is to support one-time projects that are necessary to meet changing needs and expectations of industry and/or prospective students, or to support local workforce and economic development initiatives.
Successful proposals will do one or more of Support the transition, redesign, or adjustment of workforce education and training programs to meet the changing needs and expectations of industry (e.g., new competencies, articulation agreements, career pathways, competency-based credentials, badging/micro-credentials, Support the transition, redesign, or adjustment of instructional programs to meet changing needs and expectations of prospective students for how instructional programs are delivered (e.g., hybrid, remote, virtual, asynchronous); Create, support, or streamline local workforce and economic development initiatives; Support and expand workforce development partnerships among employers, education and training providers, and workers.
Public community and technical colleges, as defined under RCW 28B. 50. 030, and Centers of Excellence (COE), as codified under RCW 28B.
50. 902, may apply for funding. Colleges may submit only one application as an individual institution or as the lead institution of a consortium.
Applications are allowed from both a Center of Excellence (COE) and, separately, from Applications from a COE should be in a separate OGMS application, but submitted through While a COE can submit applications separately, and colleges may participate in more than one consortium, the review panel will be cautious about awarding funding for multiple projects to one institution.
Invest in Washington funding has been added to the Workforce Development Fund to meet the specifications of the Invest in Washington Account, RCW 82. 85. 070.
Preference points will be given to projects designed to accomplish one or more of the priorities specific to manufacturing and production occupations: customized training, job skills, job readiness training, workforce professional development, and/or to assist employers with state-approved registered apprenticeship programs specifically for manufacturing and production occupations.
Applicants notified of approval status FY27 Mid-year report deadline FY27 Final report deadline 2026-27 Program Guidelines and Resources 2026-27 Workforce Development, High Demand, and Invest in WA Program Guidelines Budget and Equipment List (single applicant) Budget and Equipment List (consortium) Application Webinar PowerPoint Presentation Application Webinar Video Recording Q & A - updated March 12, 2026 FY26 Final report deadline 2025-26 Program Guidelines and Resources 2025-26 Workforce Development Funds Guidelines Budget and Equipment List (single applicant) Budget and Equipment List (consortium) Expanding Craft Beverage Education Through Equipment, Faculty Training, and Industry South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) used Workforce Development Funds to support and strengthen its Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) in Craft Brewing To align with industry expectations and prepare students for careers in brewing and distilling, the college used Workforce Development Funds to: Purchase industry-standard equipment to enhance hands-on instruction in brewing, distilling, Provide professional development for faculty and technical staff, with an emphasis on sensory analysis and production best practices in beer, cider, and spirits; and Expand instructional resources through the creation of an on-site technical library.
Notable achievements include: Equipment Purchase to Enhance Learning Purchased, commissioned, and used a centrifuge and related pumps to train students in operating industry-standard equipment – critical for improving clarity and shelf life in beverage production.
Sensory Awareness Training Provided five staff members – including the lead brewer, lead distiller, and faculty lead – with training in sensory analysis, cider and spirits production, legal compliance, and current industry operations practices.
Improved brewery/distillery plant operations through: Installation of mold mitigation sprayballs in four vessels (purchased with leveraged Installation of spunding valves to control CO₂ release and manage pressure (also purchased Secured additional biological specimens, glassware, and tabletop equipment to improve Purchased a water bath pasteurizer using leveraged funds to train students in safe packaging practices and shelf-life extension.
Supplemented these upgrades with local operational funds to support maintenance, equipment repair, and other instructional supply purchases. Received FY26 counterpart funding from the Washington State Legislature via the Department of Commerce to purchase and install a grain conveyance system for corn, further enhancing the production capacity of the CBD facility.
Instructed 15 students in 200-level and 16 students in 100-level Craft Brewing and Distilling courses – historically strong enrollment levels for the program. Recruitment and Industry Visibility Secured local funding in FY26 to hire a dedicated recruitment events point person to promote professional-technical programs, including Craft Brewing and Distilling.
Featured in ThurstonTalk’s coverage of the Tumwater Craft District Market Building , highlighting SPSCC’s integration with the regional craft beverage community and its contributions to local economic development.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public community and technical colleges, and Centers of Excellence (COE). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Workforce Development Funds is funded by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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