CHEYENNE—The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has launched a new grant management system designed to make accessing Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) opportunities easier.

The system brings WDTF grants—including Business Training, Internship, Pre-Hire Economic Development, and Apprenticeship Training—into one convenient portal. Businesses can now register once, apply online, and manage every step of their grants in a single location, with simplified notifications and streamlined task tracking.

“Before this system, businesses often told us the application process felt complicated,” said Savannah Bascus, Workforce Development Training Fund Program Lead. “This new platform makes it easier than ever for employers to apply for funding and for our staff to support them, saving time and opening doors to more workforce opportunities across Wyoming.”

To get started, businesses must complete a one-time registration verifying good standing with unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, the Secretary of State and DWS’s HireWyo Labor Management System. Once approved, they gain full access to the portal to apply for and manage grants.

The Workforce Development Training Fund provides professional development opportunities that help Wyoming businesses upskill employees, create career pathways, and strengthen the state’s workforce. The fund includes a variety of grant programs designed to support workforce needs across industries, from reimbursing intern wages to funding training for new hires, apprentices, and current employees.

Eligibility requirements vary by grant type. In general, businesses must be registered in Wyoming and in good standing with relevant state entities. 

Learn more or access the portal at dws.wyo.gov/wdtf. For assistance, contact the Business Training and Support Unit at (307) 777-8534 or email dws-wdtf@wyo.gov.