The Primary Sector Workforce Training Grant (WTG) encourages the creation of jobs in primary sector businesses. Primary sector businesses are generally defined as those having 50% or more of their sales outside Montana. This funding provides an essential job training incentive for new businesses to locate in Montana and provides existing primary sector businesses with essential support to train employees in new jobs that allow the businesses to expand in Montana without leaving the state.
The Department is no longer accepting applications for this program.
The Primary Sector Workforce Training Grant (WTG) Program is a state-funded program that provides grant funds to primary sector businesses for training of new full-time and part-time jobs.
The maximum grant award is up to $5,000 for each new full-time job and $2,500 for each new part-time job. Full-time is defined as a predominantly year round job requiring an average of 35 hours of work each week. Part-time is defined as a predominantly year round job requiring an average of 25 to 34 hours of work each week.
Please reference the application information and guidelines for further information on the eligible activities and requirements for funding. It is highly recommended that potential applicants contact the Department for guidance and funding availability before submitting a formal application. This is especially due to the limited funding available statewide.
The Department is no longer accepting applications for this program.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Training Grant Program is closed. If you are need of training funds, we recommend the following programs:
Incumbent Worker Training program through Department of Labor
Accelerate Montana program through the Department of Labor
Kathy Bartlett
Phone: 406-841-2792
PO Box 200505
301 S Park Avenue
Helena MT 59620-0505
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