We serve as a workforce grant funding resource, guiding you through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund application process and program implementation.
Certificates of Good Standing are required for companies to participate in these programs.
You can file for a Certificate of Good Standing at Mass Tax Connect.
General Program Grant Funding
Businesses can apply for a general grant up to $200,000 for training programs that must be completed within two years. The hourly training reimbursement rate is $300/hour, with a cap of $3,000/employee. Employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, training providers, and a consortium of such entities are encouraged to apply for funds to train current and newly hired workers. You may use a training provider of your choice. Grant awardees are eligible to receive General and Express Grants at the same time. NOTE: Legally mandated certifications or trainings, such as OSHA training, are not eligible for funding under this program.
Express Program
The Express Grant Program supports businesses that contribute to the Workforce Training Fund, specifically those with 100 or fewer employees. The program provides funding for training at a rate of up to $300 per training hour, with a yearly funding cap of $15,000 per company. Grant awardees are eligible to receive Express and General Grants at the same time.The Express Program reimbursement rates are set according to business size:
- Companies with 100 employees or less are eligible for 100% reimbursement.
Consortium Grants
An applied learning consortium consists of a small number of companies with common needs who work together to design and deploy a variety of workforce trainings and workshops. Applied learning program options can vary, and the offerings of these programs is pooled from the needs of the Manufacturing Community today. Participants cite networking, best practices, collaboration and much more as some of the benefits of participating in consortium grants.
Other Funding Opportunities
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) provides state grant funding to help Massachusetts innovators who are ready to begin manufacturing their hardtech technologies. M2I2 supports innovators across sectors, from electronics to bioindustrial manufacturing to robotics to additive manufacturing.
Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship funding + incentives (earn-while-you-learn) If you’re developing or expanding apprenticeships for roles such as maintenance technicians, machinists, mechatronics, or industrial manufacturing techs, the state offers recurring funding opportunities and related support.
The MassCEC Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program helps companies grow by leveraging Technology Driven Market Intelligence (TDMI) to enter and expand in the clean energy market.
Advanced Manufacturing Training Grant Program (MassTech / Center for Advanced Manufacturing) This program supports expanding training capacity, often through schools, training providers, or partnerships, to prepare workers for in-demand manufacturing roles, particularly when collaborating externally rather than funding internal training.
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants Focuses on expanding access and career pathways for groups that are underserved/underrepresented in clean energy careers (typically through training + support services + employer connections). Employers can participate as partners/hosts, depending on the RFP structure.