RollingTexas (statewide)

Skills for Small Business

From Texas Workforce Commission

Amount: Up to $2,000Training paid up to $2,000 per new employee and $1,000 per incumbent employee
Deadline: RollingNo closing date
Where: Texas (statewide)
Match needed: No
Effort: QuickA short form.

Apply on twc.texas.gov

The link goes to twc.texas.gov.

Texas businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

Texas businesses with fewer than 100 employees
full-time W-2 employees meeting prevailing wage, trained through a local public community/technical college or TEEX

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Not a cash grant to you: TWC pays the college directly, but it is non-repayable and open year-round.

Before you apply

Start with the TWC employer interest form (skills@twc.texas.gov). owners and managers may also qualify depending on duties.

Checked on twc.texas.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Skills for Small Business?

Up to $2,000. The full line is: Training paid up to $2,000 per new employee and $1,000 per incumbent employee. Highest figure stored: $2,000.

When can I apply for Skills for Small Business?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for Skills for Small Business?

Texas businesses with fewer than 100 employees. full-time W-2 employees meeting prevailing wage, trained through a local public community/technical college or TEEX.

Does Skills for Small Business require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Skills for Small Business checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.twc.texas.gov/sites/default/files/wf/docs/ssb-flyer-twc-2026.pdf. The official page wins if we disagree.