Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Funder: U.S. Federal Government (Internal Revenue Service)
Program Type: Federal Tax Credit
Geographic Scope: United States (including Massachusetts/Hampden County)
Program Focus:
Target Populations: Specific federally designated target groups facing employment barriers
Eligible Target Groups: Includes various categories of workers with employment barriers (see IRS website for complete list)
More Information:
Contact Information:
Additional Resources:
How to Apply
How to Apply for WOTC
1. Determine Eligibility
- Verify that your business is eligible and that prospective hires are from designated target groups
- Review target groups at: https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/
- See IRS website for complete eligible target group information
2. Obtain Information
- Request WOTC Fact Sheet from MHHCWB
- Review IRS guidance: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/work-opportunity-tax-credit
3. Contact for Assistance
- Contact Larry Martin at MHHCWB: 413-755-1361
- For comprehensive state employer resources: www.mass.gov/ebe
4. Submit Application
- Follow IRS procedures for claiming WOTC
- Documentation requirements available through IRS and DOLETA
What Masshire Hampden County Workforce Board actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 25
- Total given
- $9.49M
- Median grant
- $72K
- Range
- $5,415–$2.87M
- By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MA; Holyoke, MA; Chicopee, MA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 16% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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New North Citizens Council · Springfield, MA
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Square One · Springfield, MA
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$826K
City of Holyoke · Holyoke, MA
Summer jobs
$544K
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