Orlando Retail Stimulus Program

The Technical Skills Training grant was first developed in 2020 in response to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program supported new and expanding accelerated skilled workforce training programs for displaced workers. The Technical Skills Training grant program aims to offset the cost for program providers and employers in their effort to support the development of highly trained skilled workers to meet the demands of our labor market.

Skip offers Instant Grants on a rolling basis, providing funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows. These grant amounts are customized based on the number of Skip services you use. Grants are announced a couple of days in advance and generally occur twice a week, with deadlines on Tuesdays and Fridays. Applicants must participate in Skip’s YouTube livestream during the selection process.

This program is open to new businesses that used the ZenBusiness platform to launch their business within the past three to six months. Applications are now open and are accepted quarterly. Winners receive a $5,000 grant, as well as free access to select ZenBusiness products.

The Idaho Workforce Development Council provides Industry Sector Grants to employers throughout the state who are looking to help fill the skills gap, retain jobs, and increase wages in the Idaho workforce. Industry Sector Grants support consortiums developing training solutions that equip participants with transferable, industry-recognized skills. Applicants must be represented by a lead entity authorized to conduct business in Idaho and in good standing as evidenced through the Idaho Secretary of State and/or State Board of Education. Applicants must also have at least 3 industry partners with similar training needs

This training program helps Iowa businesses fund customized training for current employees. The program is designed to foster the growth and competitiveness of Iowa’s business and industry by ensuring that Iowa’s workforce has the skills and expertise to compete with any workforce outside the state of Iowa. The grant covers basic adult education, job-related instruction (or on-the-job training), skills assessments, testing and evaluation of employees, and travel reimbursement. Each of Iowa’s community colleges assists businesses with the development of training plans that are funded by forgivable loans. The maximum award is $25,000 for each project at a business site. A business site may be approved for multiple projects-with maximum funding over three years not to exceed $100,000. A cash match is required for projects exceeding $4,999.