Organizations have until April 1 to apply for workforce training from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Organizations may use the funds for capital improvements, equipment, program supplies and training materials that support job training programs. Eligible capital improvement costs may include acquisition, new building construction, rehabilitation of existing properties and related expenses. Funds are one-time and are not designed to support ongoing operating costs.
The funding for the initiative comes from a combination of grants and contribution tax credits through the State Community Development Block Grant Program, the Neighborhood Assistance Program and the Youth Opportunity Program. Applicants may request funding from one or all three sources.
Community Development Block Grant Program applicants must be local governments. However a local government may apply on behalf of a Missouri non-profit, public high school, community college, public technical college, or public university.
Neighborhood Assistance Program applicants must be Missouri non-profits.
Youth Opportunity Program applicants may be Missouri non-profits, public high school, community college, public technical college, or public university. They must serve at-risk youth ages 21 and under.
This initiative to support workforce training centers aims to address gaps in quality job training opportunities throughout Missouri and increase access to low- and moderate-income individuals.
To be considered for application, proposals must be submitted to the Department by 5 p.m. on April 1 and demonstrate how the requested funds will be maintained to provide a sustainable job training program.
For more information on eligibility requirements and proposals, visit https://tinyurl.com/work-train-MO.