At a glance
Self-Sufficiency Fund is a Texas state competitive grant from Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office for the economic development sector. Eligible applicants: See the official Texas program page for eligibility. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.twc.texas.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The Self-Sufficiency Fund is a job-training program that is specifically designed for individuals that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The program links the business community with local educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The goal of the Fund is to assist TANF recipients become independent of government financial assistance. The Fund makes grants available to eligible public colleges or to eligible private, nonprofit organizations to provide customized job training and training support services for specific employers. A joint application from the employer and the eligible public college and/or eligible private, nonprofit organization is required to be submitted to the Local Workforce Development Board for review and comment prior to approval.
Who can apply
See the official Texas program page for eligibility.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office; the official page details the application process.
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