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Training Grant Services

State Funded Grants

Massachusetts Grants

There are 3 types of funds available: Express Program, General Program and Safety Grant.

The Express Program is open to companies with 100 employees or fewer that contribute to the Workforce Training Fund. Companies may apply for funding to be reimbursed for many courses found on the Express Directory – all EANE training programs are listed in that directory. For Companies with 1 to 50 employees or fewer, the program will reimburse 100% of costs up to $3000 per person per course. For companies with 51 to 100 employees, the program will reimburse 50% of the costs up to $3000 per person. MA Employe’s under 100 employees can use $15,000 annually with the Express Program.

The General Program is designed to provide eligible Massachusetts companies the opportunity to apply for up to $125,000 in training funds that may cover up to two years of training. The fund covers many types of training including:

  • Leadership & Management Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Sales
  • Project Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Software and IT Training
  • And much more!

In order to be eligible a company must contribute to the Workforce Training Fund; trainees must be employed in Massachusetts and a Certificate of Good Standing must be current. If you have a business problem or opportunities to be addressed through training then you may be a great applicant for these funds. Please visit www.commcorp.org for more information.

The Workplace Safety Training and Education Grant Program provides up to $25,000 to qualifying MA businesses to fund programs that reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education and other preventative programs.

Connecticut Grants

Connecticut’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund – grants cover 50% of training costs with a minimum request of $5,000 and a maximum of $50,000 per year. These funds are available to businesses classified as manufacturers under NAICS guidelines and open to companies with A 2,000 or fewer employees. Please visit https://ctiwt.ccat.us for more information.

Rhode Island Grants

Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board has approved $1,000,000 for FY2026 to fund the Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program.

You can send your employees to EANE’s public training programs (virtual or in-person) or have us come to you (virtual or in-person) and be reimbursed for up to 75% of costs depending on company size.  

REQUIREMENTS: Employers must pay into the Unemployment Insurance Taxes and be in good standing with the RI Division of taxation.   

REIMBURSEMENT RATES & PROGRAM CAPS Employers who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above and have 25 or more employees may be reimbursed at a rate of 50% for eligible costs on eligible training activities. Eligible employers with fewer than 25 employees may be reimbursed at a higher rate of 75%. The annual award cap for all eligible employers is $30,000 per calendar year. Multiple training grants may be awarded to an employer until the $30,000 program cap is reached.  And a cap of $5k per-trainee.  See more here www.gwb.ri.gov 

EANE – Your Grant Writing Partner

We can help you by:

  • Assisting you in developing and writing the business case
  • Identifying and suggesting training courses and providers to help you achieve your goals
  • Assisting with writing the grant application
  • Scheduling trainings
  • Compiling all the reports necessary to submit to the state on your behalf

Contact one of our Learning and Development experts if you would like additional information about any of these ways to stretch your training budget.

EANE’s Training Grant Services At a Glance

What it isA grant writing and administration service that helps employers secure state workforce training funds. EANE builds the business case, writes the application, schedules the training, and compiles the required state reports.
Who it’s forEmployers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island that contribute to their state’s workforce training fund and want state money to cover employee training costs.
Problems it solvesTraining budgets that can’t cover what the team needs; grant applications too complex or time-consuming to write internally; state training funds a company pays into but never claims.
GeographyMassachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with dedicated grant programs in each state.
Delivery modelEANE handles the full grant cycle: developing the business case, identifying training courses and providers, writing the grant application, scheduling trainings, and compiling state reports.
How it’s differentOne organization handles both sides of the grant: EANE writes and administers it and can deliver the approved training from its own catalog.