Industry Sector Grant
Industry Sector Grant supports employer consortia developing training that fills Idaho’s industry skills gaps, builds transferable skills, and advances wage growth and skilled talent retention.
Funder: Idaho Workforce Development Council
Due Dates: December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. (January committee review)
Funding Amounts: Three-year grant term; minimum 25% cash match, 100% in-kind match, or proportionate combination
Summary: Supports employer consortia developing training solutions that address Idaho workforce needs and fill industry skills gaps.
Key Information: Applicants must represent at least three industry partners with similar talent development needs.
Description
The Idaho Workforce Development Council’s Industry Sector Grant supports employers working together to develop new training solutions for Idaho’s workforce challenges. Funded through the Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF), the program connects education and work-based learning to current and projected employer demand in industries that drive Idaho’s economy. Training must provide transferable, industry-recognized skills that strengthen participants’ long-term employability.
The program seeks to expand access to career-connected opportunities, support wage growth, and retain skilled talent in Idaho. It also encourages effective talent pipeline models that can be replicated across regions and industries. Supported approaches may include classroom instruction, virtual learning, internships, pre-apprenticeships, co-ops, and apprenticeships. Transparent tracking of workforce outcomes is central to demonstrating value and accountability to Idaho taxpayers.
