Overview   Project Requirements   Application for Funds

Reporting:
Selected projects must demonstrate and report all of the following:

• Number of jobs created
• Number of jobs retained
• Certifications, if training can result in industry-recognized certification
• Number trained
• Number completing training
• Pre and post-training wage rates

Narrative:
Selected projects must demonstrate and report the following impacts, as applicable, through a narrative provided at the end of the contract:

• Increase in productivity
• Percent of reduction in the amount of rework or production waste gained as a result of training or capacity building activity
• Saved operating cost as a result of QA or technology-related training
• Decrease in product cycle time
• Curriculum shared or training replicated
• Increase in competitiveness of company
• Increase in capital investment (new investment in equipment or facilities)

Minimum Amount:
Minimum grant award is $10,000.00

Other Considerations:

• Match - Companies will be required to provide a dollar-for-dollar match to the amount being requested. Matching funds may be in the form of cash toward the project or approved in-kind contributions (i.e., salary/benefits paid during training). Federal funds may not be used as match. If your company is a recipient of federal funds, please call us for technical assistance on how to structure your budget.
• Layoff - These funds cannot be used to encourage the relocation or expansion of a company if it will result in a layoff. If a layoff occurs, the company must wait 120 days after the first Oregon employee begins work before using these funds. Please request technical advice if your company is involved in a layoff.
• Wages - These funds cannot be used to pay employee wages or stipends while employees are in training.
• Equipment - These funds cannot be used to purchase equipment.
• Publicly funded - Publicly-funded entities are not eligible to apply for these funds. Non-profits and business are eligible to apply.
• Direct costs - these funds can only reimburse direct costs
• Contract employees - these funds can only be used to train workers who are employed by the company making the application

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