RETAIN Monroe Grant Program
This program provides $2,000 to recent graduates who live and work in Monroe County for a year, encouraging them to build careers in fields like Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Software/IT while fostering connections with local employers.
RETAIN Monroe Grant Program in New York addresses the job gap and low graduate retention rate in Monroe County by offering recent graduates a $2,000 lump sum payment after living, working, and networking in the county for one year. The grants are available through Monroe County employers and require new hires to have at least a four-year degree related to positions in Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Optics, Photonics and Imaging (OPI), or Software/IT. This program aims to promote local opportunities, develop a skilled talent pipeline, and build relationships with local businesses.
Award Range
Not specified - $2,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Companies must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible for a grant. Business Type: For-profit companies; LLPs, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, C-Corps, and S-Corps. Location: Based in Monroe County, NY. Employees: 100 or fewer W-2 based FTEs at the time of submitting your application. Other: Companies must be able to provide evidence that the full-time employee hire has at least a four-year degree from a Monroe County college or university that is directly related to their position.
Geographic Eligibility
Monroe County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
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