Grants

The JET program provides grants to buy and install equipment for career and technical education (CTE) courses. These courses must lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation.

The primary purpose of the Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP) is to enhance the capacity of nursing education programs in Texas to enroll, retain, and graduate more nursing students. This initiative is a vital part of addressing the ongoing nursing shortage in the state, ensuring the availability of skilled nurses to meet public health needs.

Perkins V aims to enhance the academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability of students in postsecondary education who enroll in career and technical education (CTE) programs and programs of study. It challenges institutions to enhance their programs, preparing individuals for the demands of a technologically advanced society.

Perkins funding is designed to support the improvement of CTE programs, enhance program quality, and strengthen institutions’ efforts in preparing CTE participants for successful careers.

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The Skills Development Fund is for businesses who want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, or Texas A&M Extension Services (TEEX) may apply. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce.

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The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The program focuses on training new and incumbent workers. Up to $2 million is available for supporting our state’s small employers. With over 433,000 small businesses in Texas, small employers are a key part of the business community.

Small businesses can apply to Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for training provided by a local community college. TWC will process the application and work with colleges to fund the courses. The business is then able to select the courses to customize training to their needs.

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The SSAP grant supports programs and initiatives that help students persist in college and complete valuable credentials leading to successful careers. Funding is designed to improve student retention, academic achievement, affordability, and graduation rates through services such as academic support, career advising, and financial assistance.

Texas Mutual partners with colleges throughout the state to offer free or discounted workplace safety and health courses to local businesses and their employees. In 2023, Texas Mutual gave $1 million in grants to 10 colleges across the state to provide these courses. Classes cover topics such as OSHA standards, general workplace safety topics, and specific topics geared toward the primary industries in each college’s local community.

The TRUE grant supports public higher education institutions in developing, redesigning, and expanding short-term workforce training programs in high-demand occupations. These programs are designed to provide industry-aligned training, prepare students for recognized industry certifications and workforce credentials, and create pathways to employment while addressing the workforce needs of Texas employers.