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Commonwealth Corporation - General Program Expanded access and increased funding now available—effective April 1, 2026. Learn more Training Grants for Massachusetts Employers of Any Size to Upskill Employees The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) provides grants to help Massachusetts employers address business productivity and competitiveness by funding training for current and newly hired employees.
Applicants are expected to focus on supplemental training and commit to private investment in training during and after the grant period. Training funded by WTFP should address the following priorities: Training that results in job retention, job growth, or increased wages. Training that improves a company’s productivity, competitiveness, and ability to do business in Massachusetts.
Grants are competitively awarded to Massachusetts employers (or consortia of employers) to train current and newly hired full-time or part-time employees (incumbent workers). Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis, and other restrictions may apply.
Employers are encouraged to apply for grants that include Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Climate Change Resiliency / Green Economy. Please carefully review these guidelines before applying. It's critical that applicants understand all guidelines.
By submitting an application, employers agree to all terms in these guidelines. Trainees Served in FY 2024 Businesses Supported in FY 2024
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts employers of any size (or consortia) that train current and newly hired full-time or part-time employees; must demonstrate supplemental training with private investment commitment. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Grants Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Commonwealth Corporation (funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development). This program aims to improve workforce outcomes for individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. Previous awards have focused on training in industries like culinary, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare, with a specific example of training in the Information Technology industry, including cybersecurity support technicians and computer support specialists. The program supports job training and skill development for jobseekers, employers, and local communities.
Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is sponsored by Commonwealth Corporation (Massachusetts), in partnership with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD). This program aims to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration in Massachusetts. It supports partnerships dedicated to helping returning citizens successfully transition into the workforce through occupationally focused training and comprehensive support services. The program serves individuals who will be released within 180 days of a Grant Program start date and/or individuals who were released up to 18 months prior to enrolling in the Grant Program.
NRA School Shield Grant Program is a grant from The NRA Foundation that funds security improvements at K-12 schools across the United States. Administered by the NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, this program provides financial assistance to public and private K-12 schools seeking to upgrade safety infrastructure and implement security measures. Eligible applicants include schools that are government-owned, incorporated as nonprofits, or hold an IRS 501(c) determination letter. The annual application deadline is August 1. Grant amounts vary based on project scope and need. Schools must demonstrate how requested funds will directly improve the safety and security of their campus and student population.
Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
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.