Who Qualifies for Maryland Workforce Grants
GrantID: 9944
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
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Arts, Culture, History, Music & Humanities grants, Community Development & Services grants, Community/Economic Development grants, Employment, Labor & Training Workforce grants, Environment grants, Food & Nutrition grants.
Grant Overview
Maryland maintains 24 jurisdictions where workforce shortages in biotechnology and cybersecurity exceed national averages by 19% according to the Maryland Department of Labor. Eligibility_first criteria therefore center on proven linkages between community colleges and employers in the I-270 corridor and the Port of Baltimore.
Next-Gen Workforce Partnership grants require applicants to be registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and to submit letters of commitment from at least three Fortune 500 employers headquartered or operating major facilities in the state. Internship placements must align with the state's existing EARN Maryland program reporting requirements.
Application realities include demonstrating that proposed programs serve residents of the 14 counties designated as Appalachian or rural by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that 28% of Maryland's working-age population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, yet credential gaps persist in precision manufacturing on the Eastern Shore.
Maryland differs from Virginia by requiring explicit alignment with the state's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act regional plans rather than independent local board approvals.
Eligibility Criteria for Maryland Partnerships
Only entities with current registration as approved training providers under the Maryland Workforce Exchange may apply. Budgets must itemize wage subsidies at rates consistent with the state's living wage calculator for the specific county of placement.
Application Requirements and Realities
Proposals undergo review by the Governor's Workforce Development Board, which prioritizes sectors identified in the 2023 Maryland State Plan: life sciences, cybersecurity, and renewable energy installation. Past performance data from prior EARN grants must be submitted for any repeat applicant.
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