The Workforce Technical Training Grant (WFTTG) program is a reimbursement grant designed to help Harford County employers enhance productivity, strengthen their workforce, and remain competitive.
Donor Name: Harford County Government
State: Maryland
County: Harford County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Max 50% of training costs, up to $10,000 per business per program time-frame, not exceeding $2,000 per person per program time-frame.
Grant Period
Training completed on October 17, 2026 through May 21, 2027.
Types of Assistance
- External Training
- Basic cost of the class only, plus cost of the employee’s wages (if paid by the employer for the training taken during the regular work week)
- No transportation, food or lodging may be included in estimated cost or actual request for reimbursement
- Internal Training
- Cost of the employee’s wages (only for those receiving on-the-job training; not the trainer doing his/her job)
- Cost of any books required
- Cost for any software package used, only for self-training or group training. This does not include the actual software being used by the company when a new program is to be installed
- In-house training certified by an external trainer or a Learning Management system must submit a curriculum/training outline with the application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Training must be intermediate or advanced technical training that results in an industry-wide recognized credential or certification and is transferable. Eligible employees are full-time (average 30 hours or more per week) employees of small businesses with a physical location in Harford County making at least 150% of State Minimum Wage.
- Conditions of Approval and Applicant’s Role:
- No outstanding business indebtedness to Harford County Government
- Businesses must have a physical location in Harford County
- Business must be a small business under the SBA size standard (NAICS Code can be self-assigned at the SBA size standard can be found here.)
- Employee must work in Harford County and be paid directly by Harford County Business but does not have to reside in Harford County
- Employee must be full-time (average 30 hours or more per week) and paid 150% of Maryland minimum wage
- Completed Workforce Technical Training Grant Application through eCivis Portal
- Employee spreadsheet to be completed in its entirety (use form provided)
- Direct economic impact (value added to the company)
- Indirect economic impact (job retention/job creation)
- Evidence of direct cost of training or wage reimbursement
- Proof of successful completion of approved training
- Proof of payment for approved training
- Provide supporting documentation as requested
- Training and backup documentation must be complete at the time of submittal.
- Final approval subject to the recommendation of the EDAB Workforce Committee and availability of funds.
- Apprenticeships must achieve certification through a Maryland school system, Maryland college, or
- State of MD apprenticeship program.
For more information, visit Harford County Government.
