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GrantNew Jersey FY2027 UPSKILL — Incumbent Worker Training Grant
Atlas Opportunity Score93/100
Funding$7,000,000 total FY2027 funding, split into two $3,500,000 rounds. Up to $250,000 per applicant per round, subject to trainee count and NJDOL approval. Program provides up to 50% cost reimbursement.
DeadlineRound 1: LOI September 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon; IGX registration/update October 2, 2026 at 12:00 noon; full application October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Round 2: LOI January 8, 2027 at noon; IGX January 22, 2027 at noon; full application February 24, 2027 at noon. The controlling NGO does not expressly identify a time zone.
Required next actionIdentify an eligible incumbent-worker training project, confirm trainee and employer eligibility, submit the Round 1 LOI by September 23 at noon, complete IGX registration/update by October 2 at noon, and submit the full application by October 28 at noon.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Educational Institution, For-Profit Organization, Governmental Entity, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, School or School District
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