Massachusetts State Training Grants for Employers

Reimbursement of up to 100% of an approved course's cost for employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees. The state's own page gives the same 100% rate for 51 to 100 employees as of April 1, 2026 applications.

Up to $15,000 per company per calendar year, $300 per instructional hour and $3,000 per employee per course. Any cost above those caps is yours. A city page (Lowell) still lists an older $30,000 cap; the Commonwealth Corporation guidelines are newer and control.

The employer, by reimbursement after the training is delivered and paid. Training is bought from a provider listed in the Express course directory.

• 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees
• Pays into the Workforce Training Fund (all for-profit employers do)
• Trainees are your own full-time or part-time payroll employees, working in Massachusetts
• Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Revenue, DUA Certificate of Compliance and a signed W-9
• Course must be on the Express course directory

A competitive grant for larger, customized training plans with a provider of your choice. Cash advances of 25% steps are common after contracting, per the program FAQ.

$10,000 to $200,000 per grant (the cap rose from $125,000 for applications received April 1, 2026 or later). $1-to-$1 match. Maximum $300 per instructional hour and an average of $3,000 per participant. Consortium grants add up to 10% for administration (up to $20,000).

The employer (or the lead of a consortium). Funds pay the training provider's fee; the employer's match is mostly the trainees' paid wages.

• Any Massachusetts employer size that pays into the fund; for-profit employers and non-profits on the contributory method
• No government entities; non-profits on the reimbursable method are not eligible
• Two full years of financial statements and financial viability
• In full compliance with DUA, the Department of Industrial Accidents and other Commonwealth obligations
• One year must pass after closing a prior General Program grant

Free instructor-led AI training for current and newly hired workers, with no out-of-pocket cost, chosen from a public directory.

No employer cost. Providers are limited to $300 per instructional hour or $3,000 per person per course, and no match is required.

Training providers receive the money. Employers get free seats in approved AI courses. No cash goes to the employer.

• Pre-registered eligible Massachusetts employers
• Training for current and newly hired employees
• Employer enrollment is not yet open