Retraining Support for Nevada Displaced Workers

GrantID: 78843

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: Open

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Summary

Those working in Other and located in Nevada may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.

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Grant Overview

Nevada's displaced worker population concentrates in Clark and Washoe counties following contractions in hospitality and construction sectors since 2020. Labor statistics record 47,000 workers laid off in leisure and hospitality alone, many lacking credentials for growth areas such as logistics and renewable energy. The grant supplies tuition and certification support for retraining at Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.

Eligibility centers on unemployment insurance records or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act enrollment within the prior 24 months. Applicants must select programs on the state's eligible training provider list, which prioritizes credentials with documented placement rates above 65 percent in Nevada employers. Unlike Arizona, Nevada excludes online programs headquartered outside the state unless they maintain a physical Nevada campus.

Awards cover up to 24 months of tuition plus exam fees for occupations such as commercial driver's license holders and solar installers. Residency verification uses Nevada driver's license issuance dates to confirm 18 months of continuous state presence.

Who Should Apply in Nevada

Former hospitality and construction workers in Clark County with at least 12 months of prior employment in those sectors receive priority scoring. Rural applicants from Elko or Humboldt counties qualify under the same income and unemployment criteria but must demonstrate willingness to relocate for training sites.

Application Requirements and Realities in Nevada

Claims require separation notices from employers and current unemployment status confirmation through the Department of Employment. Processing averages 30 days. Funds flow to institutions after enrollment confirmation, with book allowances capped at $600 per semester.

Fit Assessment for Nevada Context

The program aligns with workers whose prior experience matches Nevada's shifting industry mix rather than general career exploration. It does not extend to self-employed individuals without unemployment insurance history.

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