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PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. Self-Sufficiency FundThe Self-Sufficiency Fund Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), assists businesses by designing, financing and implementing customized job training programs in partnership with public community and technical colleges, a higher education extension service, & community-based organizations for the creation of new jobs and/or the retraining of existing workforce. The goal of the Self-Sufficiency Fund is to assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, and Needy Parents to obtain training, get jobs, and become independent of government financial assistance. Applying for Self Sufficiency FundsBusinesses and trade unions must partner with an eligible applicant in order
to be considered for Self-Sufficiency Fund grants. Eligible applicants are public
community or technical colleges, community-based organizations that have been
given 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, or the Texas Engineering
Extension Service. For more detailed information, please see the Proposal Submission
Guidelines.
The Self-Sufficiency Fund Proposal Submission Forms have recently been updated and consist of the following documents:
In addition, other documents have been created to assist applicants and businesses. They include:
For Fiscal Year 2009 (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009), proposals must be submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission as follows:
*Proposals may be submitted at any time during the year; however they will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. If funds are still available after the third quarter, proposals received after the due date for the third quarter will be reviewed for funding. If funds are not available after the third quarter, proposals received after that due date will be considered for funding in the following fiscal year. Additional Information:
TWC Contact:Dale A. Robertson Please e-mail questions or comments to CustomizedTraining.Solutions@twc.state.tx.us. |
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