Opportunity
South Carolina Business Opportunities #62785
Incumbent Worker Training Grants for Workforce Development
Posted
January 12, 2026
Respond By
January 30, 2026
Identifier
62785
NAICS
611430
This opportunity seeks proposals for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grants to support workforce development in the Lower Savannah region. - Government Buyer: - Lower Savannah Council of Governments (Columbia, SC) - Products/Services Requested: - Incumbent Worker Training services for employers - Focus on workforce development initiatives such as: - Business expansion - Adoption of new technology - Retooling - Introduction of new services or product lines - Organizational restructuring - Layoff aversion strategies - Notable Requirements: - Employers must retain workers who receive training - Grants are intended to build and maintain a skilled workforce - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified - The solicitation is service-focused, with no explicit product procurement
Description
Incumbent Worker Training grants are intended to assist employers or organizations with expansion, new technology, retooling, new services or product lines, restructuring, or as part of a layoff aversion strategy. The program requires employers to retain the trained workers and provide opportunities to build and maintain a skilled workforce. This solicitation is issued by the Lower Savannah Council of Governments.