Employee Training Grants
Empowering Growth Through Training Grants
At Sycamore Growth Group, we are dedicated to fueling local economic growth by enhancing job skills and development. For over a decade, we've specialized in securing state and federal training grants tailored specifically for technical training, ensuring our clients receive the support they need to thrive.
Our Process
We make securing training grants effortless. Our expert team manages every aspect of the process:
Grant Writing: Crafting compelling applications that stand out.
Applications Handling: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure every form is perfect.
Ongoing Correspondence: Keeping you informed every step of the way.
Compliance: Rigorous adherence to grant requirements, guaranteeing no missteps.
Our Track Record
Over the past 10+ years, we've secured more than $10 million in training grants for our clients. Our approach is not only proven but also remarkably effective:
High Success Rate: We've maintained a 90% award rate, a testament to our expertise.
Exceptional Utilization: Our clients realize 95% of every grant dollar awarded, significantly higher than the average. This means more of the funds go directly into enhancing skills and capabilities.
Our Commitment
We don’t just follow the rules—we master them. Our deep understanding of best practices and regulatory requirements ensures your success. How do we achieve stellar results? Through relentless dedication and exemplary compliance. Your success is our goal.
Case Study: Supporting Growth in Michigan Manufacturing
Client: A Michigan-based manufacturer
Challenge: The client sought to enhance their manufacturing processes and expand their business capabilities through specialized training for their staff. They needed financial support to afford both external training programs and proprietary instruction for their workforce.
Solution: Our team at Sycamore meticulously assessed the unique manufacturing processes and business growth objectives of the client. We identified appropriate training programs and opportunities for proprietary instruction that aligned with their goals.
Actions Taken:
Grant Acquisition: Over a 5-year period, we successfully secured over $450,000 in state training grants by writing yearly detailed grant proposals that accurately represented the client’s training needs.
State Agency Coordination: We engaged directly with state agency partners, ensuring that all their queries were addressed promptly and that they had all necessary information to evaluate the grant applications effectively.
Contract Management: Upon grant award, we meticulously reviewed the agreements to ensure all terms were correct and favorable.
Reimbursement Process: After the training was completed, we assisted the client in compiling and submitting reimbursement paperwork, achieving a 98% reimbursement rate.
Compliance and Reporting: We managed all the close-out paperwork, ensuring that the company met 100% compliance with the grant conditions.
Results: The client significantly improved the productivity and skills of their workforce without the financial burden typically associated with such extensive training. They repeatedly expressed appreciation for our ability to simplify a complex HR and state agency process, making it manageable and efficient.
Client Feedback: "Your team makes what could be an overwhelming process feel straightforward and manageable. We can’t thank you enough for your support and professionalism throughout."