Grant Details

The purpose of this program is to offer incentives to eligible applicants for the development of vocational programs across the Commonwealth. This program provides one-time start-up costs to allow vocational schools to purchase equipment to enhance vocational training programs.

The intent of the program is to allow qualified vocational programs to purchase vocational equipment.  One-time installation costs can be included in the request, provided that the requests are limited.  Likewise, limited funds may be used for small renovations necessary for the successful installation and usage of the equipment, although the main purpose of the funding is to purchase equipment, not to renovate classrooms.
 

The funder may consider the following factors when selecting grantees:

• Number of students entering the program;
• Number of students completing the program;
• Certification or degree achieved as a result of the program;
• Placement of graduates in related employment fields;
• Placement of graduates in post-secondary education;
• Retention of skilled graduates in Massachusetts;
• Amount of other funds raised or leveraged to support training programs;
• Credentials, qualifications, experience and expertise of faculty and instructors;
• Clarity and reasonableness of equipment and supply purchases for curriculum;
• Effectiveness and quality of any industry collaboration;
• Effectiveness and quality of any collaboration with community colleges or other schools;
• Effectiveness of the applicant to evaluate its success;
• The applicant’s current year budget, including the budget for the educational program that will use the equipment;
• The proposed budget for the program receiving the equipment;
• The applicant’s plan to fund and conduct annual maintenance;
• The applicant’s plan to train untrained staff on the equipment;
• The applicant’s need for the equipment;
• The potential benefits of the equipment for the applicant; AND
• Evidence it is deemed relevant to the success of the applicant’s program.