Training funding
Massachusetts Express Grant
Connect your staff development goals with potential funding. Find our courses under Guild Hall Studios LLC in the Express directory, then discuss a training plan with our team.
Funding at a glance
Up to $15,000
Per company, per calendar year
Up to 100%
Reimbursement for approved courses, within limits
100 or fewer
Massachusetts W-2 employees
Employers must contribute to the Workforce Training Fund. Limits include $3,000 per employee per course and $300 per instructional hour; employers pay costs above the caps. Eligibility and awards are determined by Commonwealth Corporation.
Plan funding before training starts.
Discuss your goals
Identify staff needs and a suitable directory-listed course.
Check eligibility and apply
Review employer requirements and prepare the application documents.
Confirm the approved start date
Do not begin before the Express Service Agreement start date, normally 21 days after application submission.
Complete training and request reimbursement
Provide the required trainee list, invoice, payment evidence and reimbursement form.
Reviewed September 29, 2026. Check the official requirements before applying. A course listing does not guarantee funding or availability.
Your next step
Let’s build your training plan.
Tell us who the training is for, what you want to improve and your preferred timing. We’ll discuss the right course, format and funding questions.