Florida will help pay
to train your employees
The Incumbent Worker Training Grant reimburses 50–75% of approved training costs, up to $100,000 per company. We handle the application for you.
See if you qualifyYou focus on your business. We handle the paperwork.
The grant is there for Florida employers, but the application takes time and know-how. We guide you from the first question to the final reimbursement request.
Quick eligibility check
Fill out the short form below. We review your company, location and team size and tell you whether you're likely to qualify.
Plan the training
We help you pick the training your team needs and a training provider, and line up the documents the program asks for.
We prepare the application
We put together and submit your application to CareerSource Florida, and follow it through approval.
Train and get reimbursed
Your employees complete the approved training, and we help you submit for reimbursement of the eligible costs.
Built for Florida employers investing in their people
The program reimburses Florida companies for training their current full-time employees. Here's how the reimbursement levels work.
Standard reimbursement
of direct training costs, for most Florida companies training current full-time employees.
Enhanced reimbursement
for companies with 25 or fewer employees, or located in a rural county, distressed area, brownfield or HUBZone.
Basic requirements
- A company operating in Florida
- Training for current, full-time employees
- Training pre-approved before it begins
- Each Florida location with its own FEIN can apply separately
Training that can qualify
Priority may go to training that significantly upgrades skills or improves your company's competitiveness.
Find out in one short form
Tell us a little about your company. We'll review it and get back to you, usually within one business day, with whether you look eligible and what the next steps are.
- No obligation and no cost to check
- We tell you upfront if it isn't a fit
- Your information stays private
Frequently asked questions
What is the Incumbent Worker Training grant?
It's a Florida program, administered by CareerSource Florida, that reimburses employers for part of the cost of training their current full-time employees, so Florida businesses can stay competitive.
How much can my company get back?
Most companies can be reimbursed up to 50% of direct training costs. Companies with 25 or fewer employees, or located in a rural county, distressed area, brownfield or HUBZone, may qualify for up to 75%. The maximum award is set each program year; the most recently published cap is $100,000 per company.
Is this a loan? Do I have to pay it back?
No. It's a reimbursement for approved training costs, not a loan.
Do I pay for the training up front?
Generally yes. The program reimburses eligible costs after the approved training is completed and documented. We help you get the paperwork right so the reimbursement goes smoothly.
Can I start training before I'm approved?
Training needs to be pre-approved to be reimbursed, so it's best to talk to us before you sign up for a course.
Are you part of CareerSource Florida or the State?
No. SandG Grant Help is an independent company that helps businesses prepare and submit their applications. Approval decisions are made by the program, and we can't guarantee an award.
What does your service cost?
Checking eligibility is free. If you'd like us to handle your application, we'll explain our fee clearly before you commit to anything.
Ready to put training dollars to work?
Start with a free, no-obligation eligibility check.