Grants for Training
Companies Moving to RI or RI Companies Expanding the Workforce
We'll Match You Dollar for Dollar in Training New Employees. The Workforce Expansion Grant Program provides matching grants to both in-state companies that are expanding their workforce and to out-of state companies that are relocating or expanding their operations in RI. It is designed to provide flexible funding to companies for the customized training and/or on the job training of full-time new employees. Over the past five years, over 500 large and small companies have benefited from this program.
Matching Grant for Training Existing Employees: Up to $50,000
Since 1992 more than $20 million dollars has been awarded to over 800 companies for employee training. The Comprehensive Workforce Training Grant Program provides matching grants of up to $50,000 directly to employers for the upgrading and retraining of existing employees to improve a company's competitiveness. Free grant writing workshops are available. Grant funds will pay for 50% of the allowable training cost and the company must incur the remaining cost of 50%. Eligible areas of training include:
- TQM
- ISO-9000
- High Performance Workplace
- Computer Skills
- Marketing Development
- Workplace literacy
- Teambuilding training
Proposals are solicited once a year and grants are awarded on a competitive basis. For more information, contact Paul Harden at Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (401) 278-9100 x149.
$5,000 Matching Grant for Export/International Training Needs
International business is rapidly becoming the road to growth and prosperity for many Rhode Island companies. Through this program, eligible Rhode Island companies may obtain up to $5,000 in matching funds to address their international training needs. Consortiums may apply for additional funding. The goal of the Export Management Training Grant Program is to create jobs in Rhode Island by boosting exports. Companies may implement training in the following areas: International Business Plan Development; Market Entry Strategies; Export Logistics; International Trade Mission/Show Development; Language Training. Please contact Kathy Tufts at (401) 278-9100 x182