Customized Training Grant Program

$10,000–$400,000 per grant; reimbursed quarterly after training is completed

Six cycles annually; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and January 5, February 26, April 30, 2027.

AMOUNT

$10,000–$400,000 per grant; reimbursed quarterly after training is completed

AMOUNT

$10,000–$400,000 per grant; reimbursed quarterly after training is completed

DEADLINE

Six cycles annually; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and January 5, February 26, April 30, 2027.

DEADLINE

Six cycles annually; next pre-application deadlines include July 3, August 28, October 30, 2026, and January 5, February 26, April 30, 2027.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

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

The grant reimburses up to 60% of training costs in areas like new equipment/software, new services, upskilling staff, or updating outdated skills. Businesses pay training costs upfront and get reimbursed quarterly. Upon completion, businesses must provide wage increases to trained employees.

YOUR REAL ODDS

There are six application cycles per year, each with its own pre-application deadline and award notification date.

The program has awarded grants ranging from roughly $23,000 to $83,000 in published case studies, up to a maximum of $400,000. Competitiveness data is not published, but the structured multi-step process filters applicants before a final application is submitted.

WHAT IT TAKES

Submit a pre-application (eligibility checklist) — 3–5 minutes
Complete a screening call with the Customized Training team — 1–2 weeks after pre-application
Submit final application before your chosen cycle deadline — Varies; SBS provides the final application after screening

WORTH KNOWING

Businesses with fewer than five employees can still qualify by applying jointly with other businesses as a consortium—contact SBS directly to explore this option.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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$500 grant monthly; winners also eligible for a $2,500 year-end grant.

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Texas-based small businesses led by underrepresented founders with $100K–$3M in annual revenue can apply for this grant.

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Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.

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