Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry secretary Nancy A. Walker announced Friday, Aug. 25, an investment of up to $4 million in Industry Partnership grant funding to strengthen workforce development projects across the state.

The $4 million of available funding will be awarded in increments of up to $250,000 to support industry partnerships to both improve economic growth while preparing workers with training for their current position and future advancement.

Eligible applicants include local workforce development boards, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, community-based organizations, educational and postsecondary educational organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities.

Applications can be found on the Department of Labor and Industry’s website and are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29.