Hiring Incentive Training Grant (HITG)
Funding Amount
$5,000 per new hire; up to $75,000 per calendar year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Hiring Incentive Training Grant (HITG)
Program: Part of Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund (WTF)
Administering Agency: Massachusetts state fund
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Purpose: Provide cash grants to employers to hire Massachusetts residents who have been unemployed for 6+ months or military veterans (regardless of unemployment length).
Eligible Applicants:
Award Details:
Requirements:
Policy Changes: Effective August 15, 2014
Application Status: Now being accepted
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Review eligibility requirements
2. Submit application (applications now being accepted)
3. Payment released once new hire has retained employment for at least 120 days
4. Ensure new hire meets minimum earnings requirement of $2,500 gross during 120-day period
- Eligible new hire information
- Employment retention documentation (after 120 days)
- Gross earnings verification
Required Information
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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