
Description:
The Workforce Training (WFT) Program has an allocation of $90,000,000 of CDBG-DR funds. Individual awards have been determined through proposals and not exceeding $5,000,000 per participant entity.
WFT will support training programs to provide skilled job training related to the reconstruction and economic growth of the Island, as well as the necessary skills that will place Puerto Rico within the economy of the future.
The Program have engaged funds for technical assistance that will expand and strengthen job training. Funding will allow entities to accept and train more students and to offer new subjects or services to potential trainees in Puerto Rico.
Also, this funding will allow selected entities to expand their program offerings and/or construct or improve spaces for training programs across the Island.
Eligibility
Eligible Program Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
- Must be physically located in Puerto Rico, branch offices are acceptable.
- Must be running an existing training program with proven capacity or have a training curriculum developed for a new or expanded training program.
Eligible entities for the WFT Program include:
- NGO (501(c)(3)) or Not for Profit Entities
- Professional Associations and Trade Associations
- Community Based Development Organizations
- Municipal Governments
- Public Institution of Higher Learning (University)
- Administrative Agency or Department of Government of Puerto Rico (State Agencies)
- For Profit Entities as authorized under 24 C.F.R. § 570.201(o)

The sector of the economy most in need after Hurricanes Irma and Maria will be benefit by WFT Program, especially citizens who are unemployed or underemployed will have more access to training opportunities in the fields that will drive the economic recovery of Puerto Rico.
The selection process has already been completed and we have committed CDBG-DR funds with entities focused on developing the capacities of Puerto Ricans, among which are:
Awarded entities WFT | Portal |
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Alianza Municipal de Servicios Integrados (AMSI) | www.amsipr.com |
Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico | www.bgcpr.org |
Centros Sor Isolina Ferré | www.csifpr.org |
Compañía para el Desarrollo Integral de la Península de Cantera | www.peninsuladecantera.com/cdipc |
Corporación para el Financiamiento Empresarial del Comercio y las Comunidades | www.lendreams.com |
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Inc. | www.rafaelhernandezcolon.org |
Fundación Borincana | www.fundacionborincana.org |
Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico, Inc. | www.habitatpr.org |
Institute for Building Technology and Safety | www.ibts.org |
Mauro Inc. | www.mauroballet.com |
Municipio de Arecibo | www.ciudaddearecibo.com |
Municipio de Yabucoa | www.yabucoa.recaudadorvirtual.com |
PathStone Corporation | www.pathstonepuertorico.org |
PROTECHOS INC. | www.protechos.org |
Programa de Educación Comunal de Entrega y Servicio Inc. (P.E.C.E.S) | www.pecesinc.org |
Puerto Rico Community Foundation-Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico | www.fcpr.org |
Puerto Rico Science Technology and Research Trust | www.prsciencetrust.org |
Puerto Rico Techno Economic Corridor, Inc. (PRTEC) | www.prteconline.com |
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey | www.cupey.uagm.edu |
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico | www.inter.edu |
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez | www.uprm.edu |
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras | www.uprrp.edu |
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Humacao | www.upr.edu/humacao |
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We are pleased to say that we received an unprecedented response to the Workforce Training (WFT) Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) Application. Due to the heavy volume of Applications, the adjudication process is taking longer than originally expected. We ask Applicants to remain patient during this time. We are not allowed to comment on individual Applications during the review process due to confidentiality and fairness concerns. If you need to contact PRDOH we require that you email EcoRecCDBG@vivienda.pr.gov.
Documents needed to apply:
File | Action |
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NOFA Addendum 4 WFT Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Current | Download |
NOFA Addendum 3 WFT Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) | Download |
Addendum 2 WFT Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) | Download |
Addendum 1 WFT Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) | Download |
WFT Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) | Download |
Form for Submission of Inquiries | Download |
Exhibit A - Mandatory Requirements Checklist | Download |
Exhibit B - Non-Conflict of Interests Certification | Download |
Exhibit C - Non-Conflict of Interest on Existing or Pending Contracts Certification | Download |
Exhibit D - Limited Denial of Participation Affidavit | Download |
Exhibit E - Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion | Download |
Exhibit F - Sworn Statement Under Act 2-2018 | Download |
Exhibit G - Anti-Lobbying Certification | Download |
Exhibit H - Authorization for Background and/or Financial Information | Download |
Exhibit I - Instructions | Download |
Exhibit I - Budget Template | Download |
Exhibit J - Entity Prior Performance | Download |



Last update: 05-02-2022