Gov. Martz Announces Workforce Training Grants

The Governor has decided to use the discretionary component of the
federal Workforce Investment Act funds to continue a program that provides
grants to Montana businesses in order to provide incumbent worker job
training to existing and new employees.

The Montana Department of Labor
has provided federal grant funds to the Department of Commerce of which
$540,000 will be available for business applications. Montana businesses
may apply directly to the Montana Department of Commerce to request
Workforce Training Grant funds.

The Department is targeting the Workforce Training Grants to
projects that can demonstrate tangible, measurable results involving
incumbent workers working in the businesses that are receiving assistance.

The Department may assign a Regional Development Officer to work directly
with applicants that appear to have viable, eligible project proposals
meeting the intent of this program.

It is highly recommended that potential applicants contact the
Department directly at (406) 841-2732 for guidance and funding
availability before submitting a formal application. You may also email
inquiries to [email protected]

This
is especially important due to the limited funding available statewide.