Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
About This Grant
The Workforce Development Capital Grant Program supports the capital needs of workforce training providers that seek to enhance or expand their offerings. The Program is open to training programs offering industry-recognized credentials and certificates in high-demand-fields by helping trainers make capital investments crucial to industry-driven workforce training.
Grant Summary
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program is a Empire State Development grant providing up to $35M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible training providers must: serve one of seven eligible industry sectors (advanced manufacturing, biotech/life sciences, cleantech/renewable energy, construction, electronics/OPI, film/tv production/post-production, software/digital media); provide wraparound supports to increase trainee success; demonstrate industry partnerships and collaboration; must result in job placement in relevant industry; serve priority populations; match funding (50%) must be secured.
How to Apply
Up to $35M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Workforce Development Capital Grant Program from Empire State Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Empire State Development before the deadline.
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Workforce Development Capital Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program?
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program is offered by Empire State Development and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program provide?
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program provides up to $35M per award from Empire State Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program deadline?
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Empire State Development, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program?
To apply for Workforce Development Capital Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Empire State Development.