Manufacturing companies and allied service providers in Connecticut and Massachusetts have access to a wide range of funding opportunities and support programs designed to support growth, innovation, and competitiveness. These resources can help with priorities such as equipment and technology investments, workforce training, cybersecurity, international expansion, and more.
Explore the links below to find programs that align with your organization’s goals, and feel free to reach out to the ACM office for assistance navigating these opportunities.
Workforce Development
CT MIF Apprentice Funding Program (AFP)
$15,000 wage subsidy per apprentice over the course of their apprenticeship program.
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CT MIF Engineering Internship Program
All Connecticut manufacturers can participate in the MIF Internship Program. But companies with less than 300 employees can apply for a matching wage subsidy grant and receive up to $14,000 for up to four qualified college interns for summer 2026 work
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CT MIF Incumbent Worker Training Program
Funding provided on a matching basis to reimburse Manufacturers for training costs incurred to upskill their employees up to $50,000 annually.
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MA Workforce Training Fund Express Program
Training reimbursement program for up to $3,000/person/course. Full reimbursement for companies with 100 employees or fewer, up to 50% reimbursement for companies with more than 100 employees. Up to $30,000.
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MA Workforce Training Fund General Program
Training funds for current and newly hired employees for between $10,000 – $250,000.
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New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, Inc. (NETAAC)
Federally-Funded Financial Assistance and Guidance for New England Businesses Impacted by Imports.
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