Workforce Training Grant Program

Program Type: Reimbursable grant for employee workforce development

Overview:
An AAEDC program that provides reimbursable grants to qualified businesses to support workforce training and professional development for both new and incumbent workers.

Award Details

• Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 per employee
• Maximum per Employee: $1,000
• Reimbursement Structure: Reimbursable grant (up to 50% of training costs per employee)
• Eligible Costs Coverage: Up to 50% of per-employee training costs

Eligible Uses

The program covers training expenses including:

• On-the-job training
• Classroom or offsite training
• Purchasing training software
• Train-the-trainer scenarios
• Professional development for new and incumbent workers

Eligibility

• Geographic Scope: Anne Arundel County-based businesses
• Business Size: Part of programs targeting technology companies with fewer than 100 employees and gross revenue less than $5 million (when used as part of Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox)
• Employee Type: Supports training for both new hires and existing employees

Integration with Other Programs

The Workforce Training Grant Program may be used in conjunction with:

• Runway to Success Program Powered by Southwest Airlines: Businesses can combine workforce training grants with travel awards for conference and training attendance
• Arundel Defense Tech Toolbox: Available to technology companies as part of broader business support package

Contact Information

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

• Address: 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Phone: 410-222-7410
• Email: [email protected]

Application Process

Detailed application procedures for the Workforce Training Grant Program are not extensively documented in the provided materials.

General Application Information

Businesses interested in accessing this grant should:

1. Contact AAEDC directly
2. Provide information about intended training programs
3. Submit documentation of training costs
4. Provide employee information for reimbursement purposes

Contact for Application Information

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

• Phone: 410-222-7410
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401