General Program Apply

Application Process Overview

Applications are accepted and grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to availability of funds. Award decisions are expected within 60 days of submitting a complete application.

• Applicants will be notified of the decision via email to the contact person provided.

• If an application is not approved, review findings will be provided in writing, and eligible applicants may resubmit a revised application at any time.

Applicants must provide a variety of information about the company, the purpose and impact of the training plan proposed, a detailed description of the plan and related expenses, and information about the training providers proposed.

Sample Application

Sample Course Description

Guidelines and Instructions

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Once an application is complete, it must be authorized by the company president, CEO, COO, CFO, or another senior manager who is authorized to agree to the following stipulations:

I certify that all information contained in this application is true and accurate and understand that falsification of information may be cause for application non‐review, award revocation, and/or debarment. If selected, I agree to meet the matching obligations outlined in this application. In addition, I certify the following:

• I / We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that my business has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to: taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remittance of child support (M.G.L. c. 62C, § 49A(a)); unemployment insurance contributions (M.G.L. c. 151A, § 19A); workers’ compensation insurance (M.G.L. c. 152, § 25A and 25C(6)); and classification of employees (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148B). I understand that compliance with these laws may be verified by multiple government entities and that false attestation of compliance may be considered just the cause of denial of application and other penalties.

• I certify that prior to authorizing this application I performed due diligence by thoroughly reviewing the content of the application.

• I certify that this application is not being authorized by anyone else on my behalf.

• I agree to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program if selected for a grant award

• I understand that a valid Certificate of Good Standing from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue must be provided with the application. The Certificate of Good Standing for the purpose of the Workforce Training Fund Program is valid for 6 months.

• I understand that no payments will be made until all conditions set by Commonwealth Corporation and other stated requirements are met. Requirements include but are not limited to application approval and contract execution.

I understand that training that will be paid for by WTFP funds cannot start without an executed contract.

Documentation Required to Apply: 

In addition to the information provided in this online application, you should provide the following: 

• Cover letter (recommended): A cover letter is highly recommended. A concise summary of the proposed project and rationale is recommended. Additionally, if there is any important information that should be considered but doesn’t easily fit elsewhere, it should be included in the cover letter. 
• Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (required): All applicants and consortium partners for Workforce Training Fund grants must provide a valid Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (not to be confused with a Certificate of Incorporation), issued within the last six months. For more information and to apply for a Certificate of Good Standing, please see the Department of Revenue website. 
• Descriptions of Training Modules & Courses (required): In addition to the information entered in the course description page, applicants must provide a syllabus or detailed course outline for the training proposed. The syllabus or training course description should list and describe topics and sub-topics included with the sequence, allotment of time, and relevant information about instructional methodology. Reviewers must receive sufficient information to evaluate whether training is applying best practices, distinguishable from consulting services, reasonably priced, appropriate for proposed trainees, the allowable use of grant funds, and is logically related to the objectives and success metrics proposed. Inadequate course descriptions will result in delays or rejections. 
  • For each training module, please include a detailed training course description that identifies and describes all topics and subtopics to be covered, the amount of time dedicated to each topic and subtopic, and information on training methodology. This sample format is highly recommended, but any format will be accepted so long as it contains all the required information.
    • Word or PDF documents are preferred. You may submit individual documents for each course or describe multiple courses in a single, well-organized attachment. Use the following link to download a sample training course description: Sample Course Description Attachment 

• Other: You may attach any additional documents you wish to have considered here. 
• Union Support Letter (required if union members are included in training): A letter of support, on union letterhead, is required from an officer of each union whose members will be involved in training. This application cannot be considered for funding until such letters are received. 

Please Note: The two most recently completed years of company Financial Statements may be requested.

Additional Requirements for Consortium Applications: 

Before a consortium application is considered for funding, each additional consortium partner must provide: 

• Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue that is less than six months old; 
• Partner Letter: A letter from a senior manager that includes a commitment to take part in the consortium grant; 
• Union Support Letter: A letter of support from union(s), on union letterhead, is required from an officer of each participating union whose members will be involved in training, if applicable to any consortium partners; 

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