Iowa employers seeking to develop workforce solutions can apply for a grant program from Governor Kim Reynolds’ office.

Reynolds announced last week of a $1.2 million Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation fund. This is designed to expand opportunities for Iowans to earn postsecondary credentials that lead to high-demand jobs. It does this by encouraging employers, community leaders, and others to collaborate to support regional workforce talent development. Applicants can request funding of up to $50,000, and must have a one-to-one dollar match with private investment. Employers, employer consortiums, nonprofits, and educational institutions can apply, and the funds can be used to support credit and noncredit programs, along with wraparound support programs such as transportation, equipment, and innovative technologies to help Iowans complete job training and education. Deadline to apply is December 17th. For more information visit here.