 Just Released! RFP for STEM Implementation Projects
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the @Scale Project Initiative to promote projects aimed at increasing K-12 student interest in and readiness for STEM college majors. This RFP calls for:
- New proposals for projects that meet the same @Scale criteria and are ready to implement scale-up projects.
These endorsements are intended to highlight a selected sample of projects that address quantifiable challenges in Student Interest and Student Readiness, two of the goals of the STEM Plan,and have strong foundations in research, demonstrated student outcomes, and design characteristics that support scale and replication. The @Scale endorsement by the STEM Council is expected to promote stronger alignment of private sector funding for projects that address the goals of the STEM Plan and can scale up to benefit many students, quickly.
Proposals will be accepted between February 29 and March 16, 2012. Proposals received after 4 p.m. on March 16 will not be considered.
Download RFP [PDF]
Download Budget Forms [MS Word]
Department of Industrial Accidents Workplace Safety Training & Education Grant Program - Fiscal Year 2012 - 2nd Round
The Office of Safety of the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) released the Workplace Safety Training & Education Grant Program Application for Fiscal Year 2012 - 2nd Round on September 1, 2011. The objective of this program is to promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace by awarding state funds to eligible employers/employees within the Commonwealth who are covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law (M.G.L. Chapter 152), and who submit responses designed to provide and improve safety education and training in Occupational Safety and Health. Complete instructions are detailed in the FY12 - 2nd Round Safety Training Grant Application, available here: www.mass.gov/dia/safety . The completed grant application must be submitted electronically and sent to the Office of Safety at the following address: electronic.safetygrant@dia.state.ma.us. Questions concerning the grant application process can be directed to the Office of Safety automatic response system by emailing safety@dia.state.ma.us
Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund
The Workforce Training Fund (WTF) is a state fund that provides resources to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees through three grant programs:
The WTF General Program is open to companies of any size, and will provide up to $250,000 per company. Priority is given to applications focused on employee skills attainment and achievement of transferable and measurable skills. Applications may be submitted at any time but will be reviewed according to published deadlines. Grant decisions are made approximately 60 days after the application deadline. Click here for more information about the WTF General Program.
The WTF Express Program is targeted to small companies with 50 or fewer employees, as well as to labor organizations. Applicants must choose from a list of pre-qualified programs. Applications may be submitted online at any time. Grants are up to $3,000 per course per trainee, and cannot exceed $30,000 per company for a 2-year period. Applications are now being accepted for this program. Applications may be submitted at any time, and grant decisions are made within 5 business days from filing the application. Click here for more information about the WTF Express Program.
The WTF Hiring Incentive Grant Program is open to all employers and provides training grants of up to $2,000 per new employee and up to $30,000 a year per company. This program assists in paying training costs for newly hired employees who have been unemployed over 6 months. Applications are now being accepted for this program. Application must be submitted within 30 days of new hire’s start date, and grant decisions are made approximately 5 days from filing the application. Click here for more information about the WTF Hiring Incentive Grant Program.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Grant Programs
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has launched several key programs that are designed to create jobs and support scientific research to improve the human condition. For information please visit: MLSC Programs.
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