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Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF)

Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) — Discretionary

Funds workforce training reimbursements for Indiana employers that expand capital projects and hire new staff.

The Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) is a workforce training reimbursement grant administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to support businesses that need to upgrade employee skills in connection with a capital investment project. The grant reimburses a portion — typically 50% — of eligible training costs over a performance period of two full calendar years from project comm

Workforce training reimbursement grants (typically 50% of eligible costs) for Indiana employers upgrading employee skills tied to capital investment projects, over a two-year performance period.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: iedc.in.gov