Iowa Workforce Development Communications
For Immediate Release
Date: June 30, 2023
Contact: Jesse Dougherty
Telephone: 515-725-5487
Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov
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Applications Now Open: Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant
DES MOINES, IOWA β Iowa Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the next iteration of the Central Iowa Job Training Program, an opportunity that supports long-term programs to help unemployed and underemployed individuals in central Iowa develop essential skills to help attain higher-paying jobs. The next version of the grant, available for FY 23-24, is now open in www.iowagrants.gov.
See below for details and resources on the application process.
Applications and Funding
- Applications for the Central Iowa Job Training Program will be accepted on www.IowaGrants.gov starting today through July 31, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
- Visit www.IowaGrants.gov to begin the application.
- The State of Iowa has identified $100,000 in funding to support the Central Iowa Job Training Program FY23-24 Grant.
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (click to view/download)
Use of Funds
- Grant funds provided may be used on:
- Supportive Services including uniforms, program supplies, and training fees and supplies;
- Tuition or instructor (mentor) wages;
- Curriculum expenses such as textbooks, fees;
- Recruitment materials, including marketing efforts directly related to the program;
- Administrative Expenses. A maximum of 10% of eligible expenses can be uses for administrative expenses.
Eligibility
- The grant is open to businesses, non-profits and consortiums of employers in good standing with the State of Iowa.
- Please note that main offices of the applicant (address listed on the W-9 as the legal address of the organization) must be located and operate within the listed Central Iowa counties to be considered eligible:
- Adair, Boone, Dallas, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Warren, or Webster.
- Applicants may still be considered if additional businesses reside outside of the listed counties; however, funding will only be eligible for the applicantsβ businesses located within the listed counties.
- Priority will be given to programs within high demand occupations and programs focused on reducing unemployment.
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