The purpose of this program is to solicit applications for workforce improvement programs designed to increase the skills of the incumbent workforce. As a result of improving this capacity, the applicant must indicate how the business/organization will become more efficient, productive and competitive.
Applicants may request grant assistance for projects that train their incumbent employees or members (if a trade or labor organization) that have been employed for at least six months. All trainees must be employees. Volunteers and board members are not eligible to participate in the training. Allowable training is flexible and should be based upon the employer’s needs. Reimbursable activities cannot occur prior to the actual start date of the grant. Express Grants are meant to be used for short term training needs, therefore all training must take place within 90 days of the funding award date.
None is available.
Proposal preparation is not an allowable cost under this grant program.
http://www.gwb.ri.gov/pdfs/FY2013ExpressGrant.pdf
Any Rhode Island for profit or not for profit organization may apply if they currently contribute to the Job Development Fund. This can be verified by contacting the RI Division of Taxation at (401) 574-8710. Labor organizations, trade associations, or consortia of employers are also eligible to apply for training of their members. In this case, all participating member companies must contribute to the Job Development Fund. The names and RI Employer Identification Numbers for all participating organizations must be provided for verification purposes. Eligible applicants must be current on all Rhode Island tax obligations, must be in good standing with all divisions and programs administered by the Department of Labor and Training and must not have been debarred (prohibited) from contracting with an agency that administers federal funds.
The GWB will review applications on a monthly basis.
Up to $500,000 (depending on availability) has been allocated for approved projects within this initiative. The maximum amount awarded to an individual business/organization will be $5,000 per fiscal year (July1-June 30).