Aug. 1, 2023 - The CWDC is providing grants from $30,000 and up to $300,000 in funding to 501(c)3 organizations to expand or launch training programs for workforce development. Organizations that have not received Coronavirus State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the CWDC will be given preference, as will programs that help individuals acquire or move up within a Top Job as defined by the 2022 Talent Pipeline Report.
Applicants providing training for the following industries will be awarded additional points:
- Education
- First responders (law enforcement, fire, and forestry)
- Construction trades
- Advanced manufacturing
- Nursing
Applications must be received before August 25, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. MDT.
To learn more, visit the Vendor Self Service at www.colorado.gov/vss. Click on the public access tab on the bottom left of the screen. In the keyword search field at the top of the screen, type in "Nonprofit Workforce Training" and hit enter. Click on the details tab under the title for RFP #2024000023, and then click on the attachments tab. All documents relating to the grant application are listed and can be viewed before applying.
To apply for this opportunity, visit the following Bidnet link and create a free account. Apply before August 25, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. MDT.
Funds for the award are provided through HB21-1264. The CWDC has produced the following SLFRF Partnership Guide to prepare grantees with valuable information, best practices for record keeping, and helpful tips for managing grant requirements.