If your business or staff is not eligible for the Workforce Training Fund program, or you're also interested in alternate streams of funding that is available to you, we've put together the following resource in hopes of assisting. In addition to the following resources, your local Workforce Development Board should be able to provide additional, location-or-situation-specific guidance. Please note, these resources are meant for informational purposes only. We cannot guarantee the below links/resources will have available funding for your needs at the time of access.

For Massachusetts businesses: 

Executive Office of Economic Development Programs and Grants - Business and Innovation

Massachusetts is an attractive and competitive home for a diverse set of industries. By focusing on competitiveness and offering dedicated supports for small businesses, the Administration seeks to enable robust economic growth across communities, businesses, and sectors.

MassHire BizWorks

MassHire BizWorks representatives connect businesses to many money-saving services and resources offered through state workforce development, economic development, and education partners to help them grow and thrive.

Massachusetts Office of Business Development Resources - Workforce Development

The Massachusetts Office of Business Development assists businesses relocating to Massachusetts as well as businesses wishing to expand their current operations, with specific attention being paid to jobs created, jobs retained, and capital invested. Linked is a list they've compiled of resources within the workforce development sphere that include other organizations, tax credits, and potential grants that can assist. 

Workplace Safety Grant Program

The Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Workplace Safety Grant helps employers reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative measures.

Resources for Other States: 

• New Hampshire: WorkInvestNH
• Vermont: Vermont Training Program 
  • Business Grants
  • Training Provider Grants
• Connecticut: Incumbent Worker Training Program
• Maine: Maine-At-Work 
• Rhode Island: Incumbent Worker Training Grants
• New York: Customized Training Programs
• Find More through CareerOneStop's Business Center's State Resource Finder