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Amherst Chamber of Commerce On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grants
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Administered by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the New York State Department of Labor, this program offers reimbursement grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 (covering up to 50% of training costs and wages) to small and medium-sized businesses across Western New York.
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Helps small and medium-sized businesses in Western New York pay for employee training and wages. Grants cover up to 50% of these costs, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
This is a State-funded reimbursement grant to support small and medium-sized businesses with On-the-Job Training. It provides a wage subsidy for employees undergoing skills upgrading and retraining, reimbursing up to 50% of approved training costs and 50% of employee wages during training.
Who Is Eligible?
Business Size: small, medium
Industries: all industries
Region: Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Erie County, Genesee County, Niagara County, Orleans County, Wyoming County
Other Criteria: For-profit or not-for-profit businesses are eligible, Must have 2 or more employees, Must have been in business for more than 1 year, Do NOT need to be an Amherst Chamber of Commerce member, Business must be able to pay for training and wages upfront, Business must continue to provide employment upon completion of training, Employee eligibility for training reimbursement: must be at least 18 years old, work full-time (32+ hours/week), be a direct employee (not 1099), be mid-tier level or make more than $18/hour, meet Federal and State minimum wage standards, and earn less than $91,556/year ($44.02/hour), Training program plan must be approved by the Amherst Chamber before training begins, Applicants are strongly encouraged, and in some instances required, to utilize NYS-certified MWBE and SDVOB entities for training services, instructional materials, or other contractual obligations funded by this grant.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Verify business eligibility using the provided guidelines
- Complete the On-the-Job Grant Application
- Submit a thorough Training Plan
- Submit application to grants@amherst.org
- Schedule a screening call with an Amherst Chamber team member
- Receive written email confirmation of approval or disapproval
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://amherst.org/grants
- 📤Submission Method
- 📅Key Dates
- September 1, 2025Program StartDecember 31, 2026Program EndJanuary 10, 2027Reimbursement Requests Submission Deadline
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- On-the-Job Grant Application
- Training Plan
- Reimbursement Request Form
- Retention Form
- 📎Optional Documents
- Organizational chart of business
- Training samples
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- training costs
- wages
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- costs for 1099 employees
- 📏Expense Caps
- up to 50% reimbursement
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 50%
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- 📚Stacking Rules
- No information on combining with other government funding.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Payroll information and proof of payment of wages must be provided
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- final only
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- Reimbursement request form with receipts and report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
This program is available to small, medium businesses in all industries industries located in Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Erie County, Genesee County, Niagara County, Orleans County, Wyoming County.
This program offers funding up to $10,000 (minimum $500).
Check the official program website for current deadlines.
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