The Pay for Performance Grant Program will support the operational resource needs of workforce training programs offering specialized job training in high-demand industries.
Donor Name: New York Empire State Development
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000 to $1,000,000
Details:
The Operating Grants track seeks to facilitate innovative, sustainable, and impactful approaches to workforce development. Applicants can apply for funding to be used for a variety of working capital and/or programmatic expenses related to a new program or expansion of an existing program such as curricula development, instruction and instructional materials, technology, marketing, and/or trainee supports, etc.
The Operating Grants track will cover the programmatic expenses related to the establishment of a new program, or the expansion of an existing training program that implements in-demand skills training, catalyzes creative approaches to workforce development for long-term impact, and is responsive to industries and the needs of trainees.
Funding Information
Funding assistance for the Operating Grants track will range from $50,000 to $1,000,000. ESD may provide up to seventy-five percent (75%) of total project cost. Preference will be given to applicants leveraging more than the minimum twenty-five percent (25%) of the project cost from additional sources.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants include:
- Community-based organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations
- Certain Governmental Organizations (such as workforce development boards)
- Educational institutions (public or private four-year colleges/universities, or two-year technical/community colleges)
- Career & technical education providers
- Organized labor training programs
- For-profit training providers
- Some Eligibility Requirements:
- Applications must be developed in partnership with a business or multiple businesses to maximize industry focused curriculum development and promote direct job placement.
- Applicants must have an established track record of effective training and trusted relationships within priority communities. This is demonstrated in the application through a variety of metrics including completion and placement rates, consistent and/or growing enrollment, and providing services that support participant success including wraparound services such as childcare, transportation, career coaching, etc.
- Applicants must demonstrate the organizational and financial management expertise to successfully implement the project through previous experience.
For more information, visit NYESD.
