• Eligibility

  The following requirements must be met by the applicant to be eligible for a grant:

  • The business must apply on behalf of existing employees
  • The business must have a physical location within the municipal boundaries of the City
  • Meet additional application requirements as specified by the Committee
  • Have been in business for at least six (6) months
  • Support at least one (1) employment opportunity excluding the business owner/proprietor. This may be through direct employment or contract; and
  • Property taxes are current
  • To be eligible for reimbursement, no work is to be performed until a Reimbursement Agreement is entered into with the City. Work that has commenced prior to City approval is not eligible for reimbursement

  The Training and Education Initiative must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a grant:

  • Must result in a credential, record of completion, certification, or grade
  • Must be completed within one (1) year of training start date
  • Must begin within six (6) months after receiving approval for funding
  • Training must be a core business activity of the training provider
  • Training in progress or already completed is not eligible for this grant
  • Training must not start until the application has been approved and a Reimbursement Agreement has been signed
  • The training provider must be separate and distinct from the employer as follows:
    1.  Qualified instructors should have relevant education and experience directly related to the type of training; and
    2. Training and Education Initiative rates and course descriptions must be posted on publicly accessible area on the training provider’s website and remain consistent.
• Approval & Reimbursement

  Training and Education Initiatives must begin within six (6) months of receiving approval. The agreement will allow a maximum of one (1) year for completion from the start date of Training and Education Initiative.

  Final determination of the qualification of a grant is not made until the Training and Education Initiative is complete and a final report and proof of completion is provided.

  The amount of funds reimbursed will be based on actual Training and Education Initiative Costs, to a maximum amount outlined in the Reimbursement Agreement.

• Fees & Timelines

  Applications will remain open until funding sources have been allocated.  

• Resources & Related Documents

  Download Policy 318 - Economic Recovery Program
  
  Download Procedure 318-1 - Economic Recovery Program

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