The Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program is a state-funded grant program that provides employer-led worker training grants. The Office of Skills Development (OSD) at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD or Department) administers the grant program.
OSD works to encourage the development of innovative solutions at the local and regional level that bring
together employers, educators, workforce development entities, and economic development organizations
to meet area workforce needs and increase the economic capacity of its residents.
- Approximately $3 million is being made available for this GPA.
- Grant awards range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee.
- Application Deadline is 3:00 p.m. CST on Monday, October 18, 2021.
- Grants support projects comprised of one or more courses, each lasting no longer than 12 months.
Eligible applicants include:
- A public agency
- A private organization
- A coalition or partnership of entities under the auspices of a public agency or a private organization
- The tribal governing body of a federally recognized tribe or band of Native Americans, or an organization appointed by the tribal governing body
Sign up at http://wisconsinfastforward.com/signup/ now to receive information when exciting new grant funding opportunities become available.