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AMP'D Iowa Training Grant | Phillips Corporation Education
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AMP'D Iowa Grant Opportunity

Train your manufacturing workforce with support from AMP'D Iowa.

Iowa advanced manufacturers may qualify for reimbursement funding through AMP'D Iowa to train current or newly hired employees. Our team can help you identify eligible training options and prepare next steps.

Check Training Fit See Eligibility Basics
Up to 80% reimbursement of eligible training expenses
$4,000 maximum reimbursement per eligible employee
$250k maximum reimbursement per eligible business
Grant Coverage

What the AMP'D Iowa grant can help fund

AMP'D Iowa was created to help Iowa advanced manufacturers build a more skilled workforce by offsetting the cost of employer-led training programs.

1

Upskill Current Employees

Use training to help existing team members build the technical skills needed for modern manufacturing operations.

2

Train Newly Hired Workers

Support onboarding and structured skills development for new hires entering production, machining, and related roles.

3

Improve Retention

AMP'D reimbursement is tied to completion and retention milestones, encouraging training that produces durable workforce outcomes.

Eligibility

Eligibility basics for Iowa manufacturers

  • Employer operates in Iowa and has a physical location in the state.
  • Employer is in the advanced manufacturing sector, generally NAICS 31, 32, or 33.
  • Employees being trained are Iowa residents.
  • Eligible training occupations align with the AMP'D Iowa requirements.
  • Employer is in good standing with the State of Iowa and has not conducted layoffs in the prior six months.
  • Employer can provide documentation such as training schedules, pay records, and required monthly reporting.
Process

A simple path from interest to training plan

We help you quickly identify whether your Iowa manufacturing training need may fit the AMP'D program — and what to do next.

1

Submit the Interest Form

Share your facility location, employee count, roles to train, and timing.

2

Confirm Training Fit

We help map your training need to our training options that fit the AMP'D Iowa program.

3

Develop Application Wording

Our team provides you with training descriptions, ROI wording, and suggestions to improve the likelihood of your receiving a grant award.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions from Iowa manufacturers exploring AMP'D Iowa funding.

How much funding is available?

Eligible employers may receive reimbursement of eligible training costs, with program maximums that include $4,000 per employee and $250,000 per business. Actual reimbursement depends on employer size, approved expenses, completion, retention, and program rules.

Can this support training for current employees?

Yes. AMP'D Iowa is designed to support training for newly hired or current employees in eligible advanced manufacturing roles.

Does the grant pay upfront?

No. AMP'D Iowa is described as a reimbursement program. Reimbursements are processed after required milestones and documentation.

What information should we have ready?

Be ready to share your Iowa facility location, employee count, target job roles, number of employees to train, desired training timeline, and whether your company has a UEI registration through SAM.gov.

Ready to explore AMP'D Iowa training options?

Start with a short form. We'll help you determine whether your workforce training goals may fit the grant and what to prepare next.

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