Eligibility Questions

Q: My business is a nonprofit. Can I apply?
A: If your nonprofit is not considered governmental, you can apply. Political organizations and government entities, except Wyoming county and memorial hospitals and emergency medical providers, are not eligible.

Q: I’m a new business. Can I apply?
A: Yes! You’ll need a Letter of Support from your local Economic Development Entity. Once verified, you can register and start your application. Just submit it within the first 7 days of the month.

Q: I’m the only employee and don’t have unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation. Can I apply?
A: Yes! You will still need to register with Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Workers’ Compensation (WC).

Application Timing and Training

Q: When should I apply for a training grant?
A: Per the grant rules, the application must be submitted 30 to 110 days PRIOR to the start date of the training. Just be sure to account for the open application window during the first 7 days of the month.

Q: What training qualifies for a grant?
A: Training must be directly related to the trainee’s role and upgrade the trainee’s specific skill level or correct a skill deficiency. It should:

  • Enhance productivity, efficiency, or profits
  • Reduce employee turnover
  • Enhance employee effectiveness or wages

Q: Can I apply for leadership training?
A: Yes, if it’s specific to your industry or occupation. General leadership training might not qualify.

Grant Coverage

Q: What costs does the grant cover?
A: It covers:

  • Tuition, registration, and class fees
  • Training materials
  • Travel expenses (like airfare, mileage, and rental cars)
  • Instructor fees where the instructor is NOT an employee of the business requesting grant funding.
  • Fees for continuing education unit, licenses or certifications earned during training

Q: What costs are not covered?
A: It doesn’t cover:

  • Lodging and meals
  • Wages or fringe benefits
  • Admin expenses
  • Equipment or software
  • Exams not included in training

After You Apply

P: ¿Cómo sabré si mi solicitud ha sido aprobada?
A: You’ll get an update through the grant system within two weeks of the application window closing. If approved, we’ll guide you through the next steps!

Q: I need more time to complete my training, can I change my end date of training that was approved?
A: Yes, you can request one extension in writing before the training period ends. You can submit the amendment request through your Grant Portal under your tasks on the Funding Award.

Q: One of my trainees can’t attend. What should I do?
A: You can substitute another trainee before the start date. Just submit a request to the WDTF team through email or your portal.

Final Steps

Q: When is the Final Report due?
A: Submit it between 45 and 135 days after training ends. The system will remind you when it’s time.

Q: Do I need new documents for the Final Report?
A: Yes, if your application included estimates, you’ll need to upload actual receipts showing the costs.

Q: Do all trainees need to write a summary?
A: Yes, each trainee should share what they learned and how it helped them. If this is a challenge, contact us for help.

Q: When will I get reimbursed?
A: After training is done, your Final Report is submitted and approved, and all expenses are verified.