Workforce Training Fund Program
The Workforce Training Fund Program funds Massachusetts businesses to upskill employees and boost productivity through grants for a wide range of workforce training initiatives.
Funder: Commonwealth Corporation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Express: up to $3,000 per person, per course (100% reimbursement for 51–100 employees); General: up to $200,000 per grant; award size and reimbursement rates vary by program.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts businesses in training current and new employees to boost productivity, competitiveness, and workforce skills.
Key Information: Expanded access and increased funding effective April 1, 2026.
Description
The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a state-funded initiative managed by Commonwealth Corporation to help Massachusetts businesses invest in skill-building for their employees. The program provides grants to support a range of training needs—from rapid, just-in-time upskilling to larger-scale, customized workforce development. WTFP aims to enhance business productivity, competitiveness, and adaptability by funding training for both current and newly hired employees. Multiple grant options are available, including the Express Program (quick-turnaround funding), General Program (larger, strategic projects), General Program Bridge Grant (for ESOL continuity), and limited Technical Assistance Grants.
