Funding Priorities & Limitations
Prior to each fiscal year, at a regularly noticed panel meeting, the Employment Training Panel establishes certain funding priorities and limitations based on the demand of employers for trained workers, changes in the state economy and labor markets, and other factors. The below funding priorities and limitations were approved by the Panel for Fiscal Year 25/26, but please note that the following may be subject to change by the Panel, as needed.
FY25/26: ETP’s funding priorities will follow the below Priority Industries; Funding Allocations; Funding Limitations; Projects
Funding Industries
Priority Industries
The Panel has designated the following industry sectors as “Priority Industry” for purposes of a higher fixed fee reimbursement rate than the standard rate. Priority Industry status does not impact the application process nor does it indicate eligibility or guarantee funding.
More information on specific priority NAICS for specific classifications identified within a sector.
Industry sectors:
Note: “Priority Industry” sector designations may not apply to the entire sector.
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Construction
- Finance and Insurance
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Information
- Manufacturing
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Retail Trade
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale Trading
Funding Allocations
| Contract Category | Allocations FY 24/25 | Percentage | Allocations FY 25/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Employer | $37,999,016 | 40% | $40,858,291 |
| Small Business | $4,749,877 | 5% | $5,107,286 |
| Critical Proposals | $4,749,877 | 5% | $5,107,286 |
| Multiple Employer Contracts (MEC) | $23,749,385 | 25% | $25,536,432 |
| Apprenticeship | $23,749,385 | 25% | $25,536,432 |
| TOTAL | $94,997,541 | 100% | $102,145,727 |
Out of State Competition & Special Employment Training Funding Allocations
| Category | Percentage | FY 25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| OSC 687 | 85% | $86,823,868 |
| SET 683 | 15% | $15,321,859 |
| Total | 100% | $102,145,727 |
Funding Limitations:
The Panel has placed a funding moratorium on the following industries and occupations for the fiscal year 2025/2026:
Moratorium for Core Funds:
- Adult Entertainment – This includes the design, manufacture, distribution, servicing, management or sale of products or services in the adult entertainment.
- Car Dealerships – Limited to training mechanics Only for Core Funding
- Commission on Retail Trades
- Gambling
- Mortgage Banking – This includes financial and collections institutes.
- Multi-Level Marketing
- Partners & Principals in Professional Firms – This includes legal, architectural, engineering, accounting, and tax advising firms.
- Revision Requests to Increase Funding
- Training for Employees of Training Agencies
Project Caps
Contract Type FY 24/25 Caps FY 25/26 Caps
Single Employers (Includes Small Business) $600 K $600 K
Critical Proposals $850 K $850 K
Multiple Employer (MEC) $850 K $850 K