Training Grant

The following requirements must be met by the applicant to be eligible for a grant:

• The business must apply on behalf of existing employees
• The business must have a physical location within the municipal boundaries of the City
• Meet additional application requirements as specified by the Committee
• Have been in business for at least six (6) months
• Create at least one (1) additional employment opportunity (excluding business owner/proprietor)
• Property taxes are current

The Training and Education Initiative must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a grant:

• Must result in a credential, record of completion, certification, or grade
• Must be completed within one (1) year of training start date
• Must begin within six (6) months after receiving approval for funding
• Training must be a core business activity of the training provider
• Training in progress or already completed is not eligible for this grant
• Training must not start until the application has been approved and a Reimbursement Agreement has been signed
• The training provider must be separate and distinct from the employer as follows:
  1.  Qualified instructors should have relevant education and experience directly related to the type of training; and
  2. Training and Education Initiative rates and course descriptions must be posted on publicly accessible area on the training provider’s website and remain consistent.

Applications will remain open until funding sources have been allocated.