Florida (statewide)
CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant
From CareerSource Florida
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $100,000Per company, 50% to 75% of training costs
- Deadline
- RollingNo closing date
- Matching funds
- You pay 25% to 50% of training costs
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to careersourceflorida.my.site.com.
Who can apply
- For-profit Florida businesses (and hospitals run by nonprofits or local governments) operating at least 1 year, with at least one full-time Florida-resident W-2 employee
- Trainees must have worked for the employer at least 6 months and 37.5+ hours/week
- Ineligible: retail establishments, nonprofits, government entities, and businesses that received an IWT award in the current or previous program year
Any industry
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
$3M pool for FY 2026-27 with monthly awards. Companies with 25 or fewer employees, or in rural, distressed, brownfield or HUBZone areas, may get up to 75% reimbursement.
Before you apply
Apply well before training starts and include a Florida DOR tax clearance letter dated within 90 days, plus a bank good-standing letter.
Heads up
Open until funds run out or June 30, 2027.
Checked on careersourceflorida.com, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant
How much is CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant?
Up to $100,000. The full line is: Up to $100,000 per company (50% to 75% of training costs), paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $100,000.
When can I apply for CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant?
Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.
Who can apply for CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant?
For-profit Florida businesses (and hospitals run by nonprofits or local governments) operating at least 1 year, with at least one full-time Florida-resident W-2 employee. Trainees must have worked for the employer at least 6 months and 37.5+ hours/week. Ineligible: retail establishments, nonprofits, government entities, and businesses that received an IWT award in the current or previous program year.
Does CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 25% to 50% of training costs. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was CareerSource Florida Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://careersourceflorida.com/business-services/training-grants/iwt/. The official page wins if we disagree.