Businesses
Government-funded
$500K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Customized training grants for new or expanding Tennessee businesses. The state funds job-specific training through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology system, covering instructor salaries, materials, and equipment for training programs up to 2 years.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.New or expanding Tennessee business creating new jobs
2.Training delivered through TCAT system or approved vendor
3.No direct cost to employer — state funds training
4.Minimum job commitment tied to training grant
5.Training must be customized to company's specific skill needs
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