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On-the-Job Training Grants

Available for all industries, profit or not-for-profit!

Open to most businesses with 2 or more employees -

You do NOT need to be an Amherst Chamber of Commerce member

Program Start: September 1, 2025

Program End Date: August 31, 2026

Population Served: Adult, Business

Agency: Dept. of Labor   

Source Of Funding:  State

Services Provided

To support small and medium-sized businesses with on-the-job training, wage subsidy, skills upgrading, and skills retraining. When a company invests in its employees through training that allows them to elevate their skillset, it provides the employer with resources to elevate their performance in their industry. On-The-Job Training grants can assist in the acceleration of promotable employees by alleviating some of the costs associated with retaining talent and attracting new talent.

Reimbursement

With an approved training plan and On-The-Job Training application, businesses can be reimbursed 50% of training costs and wages.

Grant Parameters & Guidelines

  • Business must be located in one of the 8 WNY Counties:
    • Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming or Alleghany County
  • Business can be for-profit or not-for-profit
  • Business must have at least 2 or more employees
  • Business must have been in business for more than 1 year
  • Employees must be at least 18 years old
  • Employees must work full-time (32 hours or more per week)
  • Employees must be employees of the business and paid by the business
    • 1099 employees are not eligible
  • Employees must be mid-tier level employees or must make more than $18 per hour
    • Payroll information and proof of payment of wages must be provided
  • Employees must meet Federal and State minimum wage standards[1]
  • Employees must earn less than a pre-deduction wage of $91,556/yr ($44.02/hour)
  • Employees can be newly hired employees or current employees
  • Employees can take different training(s)
  • Employees must complete training no later than 8/31/2026

[1] Minimum Wage Requirements: Federal; New York State

https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/pdf/customized-training-program-guidelines.pdf

Awards

  • Awards range from $1,000-$10,000

 

 

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