Upskilling Tucson Grant

Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona

Focus Areas: Workforce development for small business employees

Eligible Uses:

• Training sessions for employees
• Certification programs
• Professional development
• Industry-recognized certifications
• Education and skill-building initiatives

Purpose:

• Empower employees and businesses for success
• Create lasting impact for employees, businesses, and local economy
• Support small businesses as opportunity incubators for workforce

Example Award Uses (from 2024 winners):

• Mushroom growing training and certification
• Quickbooks, social media management, CRM technology training
• International Window Cleaning Association certifications
• English intensive programs
• Yoga instructor advanced trainings
• LSAT prep and registration
• Project management and accounting certifications
• Digital arts degree programs
• Fear Free Boarding & Daycare certifications

Eligibility: Tucson small businesses

Application Process

1. Interest Form
   • Complete interest form at www.groundswellcapital.org
   • Early completion provides first notification of eligibility and application opening
2. Application Timeline
   • Applications opened in January 2024
   • Part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program
3. Submission
   • Details not fully specified in source materials
   • Encourage early interest form submission

Contact: www.groundswellcapital.org or nic@tucsonida.org