Texas community resource
Self Sufficiency Fund
Texas Workforce Commission
Training grants leading to industry-recognized credentials and employment in occupations offering paths toward self-sufficiency.
How to get help
Eligible organizations submit proposals through the Learning Outcomes Tracking System. TWC accepts proposals throughout the year; contact a regional business liaison for guidance.
Who this service helps
Training targets adults receiving SNAP or TANF, people at risk of public-assistance dependency, people earning less than $37,000 annually who have a dependent child, and youth ages 18 through 24 in low-income households. Eligible grant applicants are public community or technical colleges and qualifying 501(c)(3) community-based organizations with an active TWC account.
Where this service is available
Service area: Texas statewide, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties within the Central Texas assignment.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
Projects may receive up to $500,000, with a published target of $2,500 per trainee. Funding may cover tuition, training materials, books, and supplies.
About this service
The fund supports training delivered through eligible colleges and nonprofit community organizations. Programs must lead to an industry-recognized certificate or credential, focus on an approved occupation, and include participant job placement.
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