Skills Development Fund

The Skills Development Fund (SDF) is Texas' premier upskilling program. SDF grants provide site-specific, customized training opportunities for Texas businesses and their employees to increase skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce. Success comes through collaboration among economic development partners, business partners, and eligible grant applicants, which include public community or technical colleges, the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), community-based organizations in partnership with one of these entities, or a local Workforce Development Board.

Find out about Skills Development funding to develop customized training for private-sector employees in Texas, for companies large and small. Get the forms needed to submit a grant proposal.

• Skills Development Fund – Training Providers & Workforce Development Partners
• Skills for Small Business - Employers
• Self-Sufficiency Fund – Training Providers

Are you a recent recipient of a Skills Development Fund (SDF), Skills for Small Business (SSB) , Self Sufficiency Fund (SSF), High Demand Job Training (HDJT), or Texas Industry Partnership (TIP) grant and interested in hosting a big check presentation? Review guidelines, download required forms and plan your upcoming event.

• Grant Presentation Information Documents