Florida Job Growth Grant Fund - Workforce Training Proposal

The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an initiative aimed at enhancing economic development through workforce training and public infrastructure improvements. It offers grants to support programs at state colleges and technical centers, ensuring that participants gain transferable skills applicable across multiple employers. The program emphasizes inclusivity, allowing all applicants, including those unemployed or underemployed, to participate. By addressing local workforce needs, the fund plays a crucial role in strengthening Florida's economy.

About the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an economic development program designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state. Proposals are reviewed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) and chosen by the Governor to meet the demand for workforce or infrastructure needs in the community they are awarded to.
Workforce Training Grant
Workforce training projects will provide Floridians with transferable, sustainable workforce skills applicable to more than a single employer, and for equipment associated with these programs.
Pursuant to 288.101, F.S., the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund was created to promote economic opportunity by improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training. This includes workforce training grants to support programs offered at state colleges and state technical centers.

Eligibility

Eligible entities must submit proposals that:Support programs and associated equipment at state colleges and state technical centers.Provide participants with transferable and sustainable workforce skills applicable to more than a single employer.Are offered to the public.Are based on criteria established by the state colleges and state technical centers.Prohibit the exclusion of applicants who are unemployed or underemployed.