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Important Announcement: Part 1

The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) has adjusted its grant-making policies to ensure the WTFP's longevity while considering an unprecedented surge in grant applications. The following policies will be applied to all Express Program applications submitted on or after July 10, 2023.


1.   The maximum amount of Express Program reimbursement that a business may receive for approved training courses will decrease from $30,000 to $20,000 per calendar year.   

2.   Employers with over 100 Massachusetts employees will no longer be eligible to receive Express Program grants and will be encouraged to submit General Program applications.  


3.   Employers can only take part in either the Express or General Program at any given moment.


We value your partnership and appreciate your understanding as we work to navigate these changes together

Important Announcement: Part 2

The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is excited to announce some changes to the Express Program that will streamline the application process and better serve the quickly evolving training needs of small businesses in Massachusetts. Effective July 11, 2024, please note the following updates: 


1.   Automated Start Date: The start date of new Express grants (if they are approved according to our guidelines) will now be automatically set as 21 days from the date of application submission, provided the application is approved. This adjustment aims to expedite the commencement of projects and initiatives supported by our grant funding. Please note that applicants will still be able to select course start and end dates specific to the course(s) that they are applying for within that one-year agreement window.  

2.   Service Agreement Duration: Starting on May 20, 2024, all new service agreements resulting from approved applications were made for a period of one year, instead of two. Combined with our rolling application process, we believe this adjustment will provide grantees with the same level of flexibility while ensuring sustained support for just-in-time, off-the-shelf training..  


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Note: These changes do not change the approved start dates or contract lengths of grant awards issued before May 20, 2024, nor do they impact the terms of existing General Program applications and contracts. We are committed to honoring the terms of all existing WTFP grants. 


Thank you for your continued engagement with our grant program. We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting impactful workforce training for small businesses across Massachusetts.

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The Express Program provides employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training, helping businesses in Massachusetts respond to emerging needs.

For details on eligibility by business type, click here

Ready to apply? Please gather the following required materials:

Your organization's Legal Name (and d.b.a. if applicable)
Your organization's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
A signed copy of your business's Form W-9 verifying your full legal business name and FEIN
A Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (issued within the last six months)
Course ID from the Express Directory for all courses (the ID starts with a "C-" followed by 4 or 5 numerical digits)
Current number of Massachusetts employees in your organization (full-time & part-time)
Contact info of an individual in your organization authorized to sign a contract to accept a grant
Training start date for all courses (the earliest training start date must be at least 21 days and no later than 6 months in advance).
  • This application should take between 15-30 minutes to complete.  
  • Please plan to complete the application in one sitting. You will not be able to save and return to the application once you begin.
  • You are limited to one application per day, unless you plan on applying for more than ten groups/courses. 
For assistance with this form, please email Express@commcorp.org for support, and we will get back to you by the next business day.
Not Eligible for WTFP Funding

Federal, state or local government entities do not contribute to the Workforce Training Fund and therefore are not eligible to take part in any grant-funded training. Please exit out of the application.  


For additional information, please contact the Express Team at Express@commcorp.org

Not Eligible for WTFP Funding

Community Colleges do not contribute to the Workforce Training Fund and therefore are not eligible to take part in any grant-funded training. Please exit out of the application. 


For additional information, please contact the Express Team at Express@commcorp.org



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Effective July 10, 2023, businesses in Massachusetts with more than 100 employees will not be eligible to receive an Express Grant under the new policies. Please exit out of this application.

As a small business, with 100 or fewer employees in Massachusetts, you may be eligible to receive up to full reimbursement of the cost of training, up to $3K/person/course upon completion of an approved course.