Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Industry Sectors Worker Training Grant

The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants program provides funding for customized occupational training aimed at unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers across all industry sectors. Grants range from $5,000 to $400,000, with a requirement for a 50% cash or in-kind match. This initiative supports businesses in enhancing workforce skills, leading to full-time and higher wage employment opportunities. Open to all sizes of companies, it aims to bolster the state's workforce and economic growth.

The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program is to award funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors that reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The customized, business-driven training will qualify workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages.
Open to all industry sectors and companies of any size.
Funding
Grant awards range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee. A grantee serving as an applicant for a consortium of employment placement partners may apply for more than $400,000.
Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the amount of the grant award is required.