Customized Training Grant Program

$10,000–$400,000; reimbursed quarterly at up to 60% of training costs

Six rolling deadlines per year; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and more through mid-2027.

AMOUNT

$10,000–$400,000; reimbursed quarterly at up to 60% of training costs

AMOUNT

$10,000–$400,000; reimbursed quarterly at up to 60% of training costs

DEADLINE

Six rolling deadlines per year; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and more through mid-2027.

DEADLINE

Six rolling deadlines per year; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and more through mid-2027.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a for-profit business based in NYC, operating for more than one year, with at least five employees to train.

The grant reimburses up to 60% of training costs in areas like new equipment/software, new services, upskilling staff, or updating outdated skills. Businesses with fewer than five employees can apply jointly as a consortium.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Awards in past cases ranged from roughly $23,000 to $83,000, well within the $10,000–$400,000 stated range.

The program runs on a rolling annual cycle with six application deadlines per year, which means multiple chances to apply. Competitiveness data is not published, but the structured pre-application screening call helps filter eligibility before a full application is required.

WHAT IT TAKES

Submit the pre-application eligibility checklist online — 3–5 minutes
Complete a screening call with SBS staff to confirm eligibility and training needs — 1–2 weeks after pre-application
Submit full application by one of the six annual deadlines — Varies; SBS provides the final application form

WORTH KNOWING

Businesses pay all training costs upfront and are reimbursed quarterly, so you need working capital to cover costs before reimbursement arrives. Upon completing training, you are also required to provide wage increases to participating employees.

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