Idaho (statewide)
Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant
From Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $250,000Per grant, up to $750,000 over 10 years
- Deadline
- Dec 4, 202640 days left
- Matching funds
- You pay at least 25% (cash or in-kind)
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Big job A full proposal and several steps.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to wdc.idaho.gov.
Who can apply
- Idaho employers adding workers and/or retraining existing workers for specific economic opportunities or expansion
- Must be registered with the Idaho Secretary of State and in good standing, offer a health benefit plan, and pay at least the 25th percentile regional wage for the occupation
- Only full-time, non-seasonal Idaho employees count
Any industry
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Reviewed quarterly by the WDC Grant Review Committee; the amount comes from a quantitative funding model, so most awards are below the cap. The WDC recommends applying early.
Before you apply
Plan the 25% cash or in-kind match tied directly to training costs before you apply. Onboarding, compliance, safety and leadership training, and wages paid during training, are not covered.
Heads up
Dec 4 is the cutoff for the January review. The page says 5 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on wdc.idaho.gov, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant
How much is Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant?
Up to $250,000. The full line is: Up to $250,000 per grant (up to $750,000 over 10 years), paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $250,000.
When can I apply for Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant?
Idaho employers adding workers and/or retraining existing workers for specific economic opportunities or expansion. Must be registered with the Idaho Secretary of State and in good standing, offer a health benefit plan, and pay at least the 25th percentile regional wage for the occupation. Only full-time, non-seasonal Idaho employees count.
Does Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay at least 25% (cash or in-kind). The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Workforce Development Training Fund Employer Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://wdc.idaho.gov/grants/. The official page wins if we disagree.