Self-Sufficiency Fund
Supports Texas Workforce Commission programs for nonprofits and public colleges serving low-income learners with workforce credentials.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Self-Sufficiency Fund provides training grants to nonprofit community-based organizations and public community and technical colleges that deliver industry-recognized credential programs to low-income Texans. The fund's primary target population is recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNA…
Industry-recognized credential training grants of up to $500,000 for nonprofits and Texas public colleges serving TANF, SNAP, and low-income participants on a path to self-sufficient employment.
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