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WCTF Grants
DONNELLY SUCCESS GRANTS
HEALTH HUB GRANTS
PROGRAM DESIGN GRANTS
RISE GRANTS
Donnelly Success Grants
The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund supports programs that help people facing barriers to employment gain the skills and opportunities needed for long-term economic stability.
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
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Health Hub Grants
The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund supports programs that help people facing barriers to employment gain the skills and opportunities needed for long-term economic stability.
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
Program Design Grants
The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund supports programs that help people facing barriers to employment gain the skills and opportunities needed for long-term economic stability.
Rise Grants
The Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund supports programs that help people facing barriers to employment gain the skills and opportunities needed for long-term economic stability.
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
- Serves unemployed and underemployed individuals, including those relying on public benefits, disconnected from the workforce, or without formal schooling
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Molly Jacobson
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Amanda Sakaguchi
Vice President of Finance
Description: Alanna currently serves as the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Corporation Foundation, marrying her two passions; a deep commitment to public service and creating meaningful career.
Aadil Sulaiman
Vice President, Youth and Justice Programs
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Tom Hooper
Vice President of Sector Pathways
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Description: Alanna currently serves as the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Corporation Foundation, marrying her two passions; a deep commitment to public service and creating meaningful career.
Lauren Jones
Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development
Exec Office of Labor & Workforce Development
Description: Alanna currently serves as the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Corporation Foundation, marrying her two passions; a deep commitment to public service and creating meaningful career.
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STEP 1
PREPARE
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STEP 2
GATHER MATERIALS
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STEP 3
APPLICATION IN PROGRESS
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STEP 4
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Business Needs Assessment
Identify your training needs, define success metrics, and explore training vendors.
Identify Training Objectives
- Business problems
- Opportunities to be addressed
- Gap in skills for employees
Determine Success Metric
- Quantifiable and objective
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Baseline measurement before training & expected improvement
Explore & Source Vendors
- Research training vendors
- Review recent WTPF grant awards
- Use the Express Program directory
- Seek competitive bids
Prepare Required Documents
Collect the necessary documents for your application.
Individual Application
- Certificate of Good Standing (COGs)
- Certificate of Compliance from DUA
- Signed W-9 (less than 1 year old)
- Cover Letter
- Course Descriptions
Consortium Application
Lead applicant and all partners with trainees in the grant should provide:
- Certificate of Good Standing (COGs)
- Certificate of Compliance
- W-9
Plus all individual application documents listed above.
General Program Application
Complete the training application and provide details about your training and its impact.
Work Through Application
- Clear summary of training
- Costs, related expenses & benefits
- Wage impact & job growth estimates
- Training outcomes and ROI
- Company impact & expectations
Application Checkpoints
- All previous steps complete
- Review trainee count, costs & wages
- Confirm 1:1 match requirement
- Upload all required documents
Including but not limited to compliance documents, cover letter, course descriptions, etc.
Submission
Review and submit your application for consideration.
Before You Submit
- Submit at least 90 days prior to the intended start of training
- After submission, you will enter the Application Review & Award Decision Phase
Notifications
- Most cases notified within 60 days*
- Incomplete applications may take longer
*Timing may vary if information or documents are missing or need review.
Contact: wtfp@commcorp.org
EXPRESS - 6 Steps
Pick a Course
Choose one or more courses from the Express Directory.
Gather Application Materials
Schedule training with provider, Get a COGS from MA DOR*, Get a Certificate of Compliance from MA DUA**, Fill out a W-9
Apply for Funding
Apply at least 21 days before training begins.
Accept Your Award
Easy e-signature to enter into an agreement.
Conduct Training
Send employees to training within the grant period.
Request Reimbursement
Submit proof of payment and a roster of attendees.