Incumbent Worker Grant

Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Incumbent Worker Training Grant

The Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Incumbent Worker Training Grant (IWTG) is now available. 

The program at a glance:

• An opportunity to enhance the skills of your current employees

• Retain a strong workforce

• Increase the stability and competitiveness of your business

• Up to $10,000 available in grant funding for training to help employees overcome identified skills gaps

You can view the IWTG brochure in the document section on this page.

The Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board has made $50,000 available for this program for the period from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. Eligible Businesses may apply for up to $10,000 - applications are due to the ECWDB using the following schedule:

Final Approval is determined by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, Inc. after the Business Services Committee has reviewed and recommended funding the application.

For more information, contact ECWDB's Business Services Representative, at (252) 636-6901 or admin@ecwdb.org.