Industry Driven Skills Training Fund (IDSTF)
Industry Driven Skills Training Fund (IDSTF) supports Idaho employers investing in advanced manufacturing technologies to strengthen pathways to in-demand careers and retain skilled talent.
Funder: Idaho Workforce Development Council
Due Dates: December 4, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Contact the IDSTF team for funding details
Summary: Supports Idaho employers investing in advanced manufacturing technologies across innovation-driven industries, including nuclear energy, mineral extraction, and precision manufacturing.
Key Information: The Idaho Department of Labor administers IDSTF and handles program-specific application inquiries.
Description
The Industry Driven Skills Training Fund (IDSTF) supports Idaho employers investing in advanced manufacturing technologies across innovation-driven industries. Its identified areas include nuclear energy, mineral extraction, and precision manufacturing. The Idaho Department of Labor administers the fund, which is listed among the Idaho Workforce Development Council’s grant opportunities.
The Council places this opportunity within its broader workforce-development purpose: expanding pathways to employer in-demand careers and retaining skilled talent that helps Idaho businesses succeed and grow. Shared priorities include aligning education and work-based learning with current and projected employer demand, expanding career-connected opportunities that drive wage growth, and supporting effective talent-pipeline models that can be replicated across Idaho’s regions and industries. The Council also emphasizes measurable value to taxpayers through transparent tracking and reporting of workforce outcomes.
