Texas Industry Partnership Program

Program Details

• Training must focus on the target industry sectors as determined by the Governor's Office (link below) or the high demand occupations as designated by the local workforce development board. Those can be found on the individual Boards websites.
   
  • Target Industry Clusters
     
• WIOA funds up to $150,000 with matching (dollar for dollar) leveraged funds from an industry partner. 
   
• Allowable WIOA funds activities include:
   
  • participant recruitment​
  • skills assessment​
  • job search skills improvement
  • Job referral
  • equipment​
  • training and mentoring
  • support services
     
• Allowable use of Leveraged Funds can support training or training-related costs. Examples of training-related costs include:
   
  • Instructor salaries
  • Supplies
  • Tuition for training
  • Minor renovations
  • Assistance with transportation
  • Assistance with educational testing
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, and certifications
  • Payment for a capital project regarding a training facility
  • Outreach activities

How to Apply

Organizations interested in partnering for a grant should use the TIP Application link in the Resources section above to apply. Once completed and signed, please send the application to your Outreach Team member.

Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Board is encouraged to submit an application by June 1st to be considered for that fiscal year.