Wisconsin Communities Can Apply for Grants to Help Find Solutions to Workforce Challenges

Friday, September 10th, 2021 -- 12:00 PM

(WMTV) Wisconsin communities can now apply for $100 million in grants to find solutions to workforce challenges, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday.

The funds are meant for local and regional projects in Wisconsin that focus on long-term solutions for businesses to find workers and workers to connect with employers. Awards range from $250,000 up to $10 million.

There will be two rounds of funding awarded. The grants are funded from American Recovery Plan Act dollars, and will be administered through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Workforce Development.

Grant applications can be found on the WEDC website. The first round of fund applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25 and the second round will be announced in 2022. Awardees for round one will find out in mid-November.

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