Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program

Workforce Training Fund Program - General Program

Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US)

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Focus Areas: Customized workforce training and development

Program Description:
The General Program provides funding for customized, employer-directed workforce training projects. This program serves larger businesses and those with more complex training needs than the Express Program.

Key Details:

Maximum Award: Up to $200,000 per two-year grant (increased from $125,000 as of April 1, 2026)

Average Cost Per Trainee: Not to exceed $3,000

Subsidy Cap: Investment in training shall not exceed $300 per instructor hour; businesses responsible for costs beyond this cap

Eligibility: Massachusetts employers of any size

Special Features:

Customized training programs tailored to employer needs

Two-year grant period

As of April 1, 2026, eligible employers may participate in both Express and General Programs simultaneously

New application system implemented December 3, 2024

What They Don't Fund:

Instructional costs exceeding $300 per hour (businesses responsible for costs above cap)

Training projects where average cost per trainee exceeds $3,000

Background:
Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency established in 1996 under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The program has experienced unprecedented demand, leading to periodic policy adjustments to ensure sustainability.

Contact: WTFP Support via Freshdesk

Policy Updates:

As of April 1, 2026, maximum grant award increased from $125,000 to $200,000

As of April 1, 2026, eligible employers may now participate in both Express and General Programs simultaneously (previously restricted to one program at a time)