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Self-Sufficiency Fund

The Self-Sufficiency Fund Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), assists businesses by designing, financing and implementing customized job training programs in partnership with public community and technical colleges, a higher education extension service, & community-based organizations for the creation of new jobs and/or the retraining of existing workforce. The goal of the Self-Sufficiency Fund is to assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), or a parent, including a noncustodial parent whose annual wages are at or below $37,000 to obtain training, get jobs, and become independent of government financial assistance.

The Self-Sufficiency Fund Proposal Submission Forms have recently been updated and consist of the following documents:

• Proposal Submission Guidelines/Form: Word or PDF
• Private Partner Information Form: Word or PDF
• Local Workforce Development Board Review & Comment Form: Word or PDF
• Budget Detail Form: Excel or PDF
• Financial Management System Questionnaire: Word or PDF

In addition, other documents have been created to assist applicants and businesses. They include:

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Information for Business Partners (PDF)
• Self-Sufficiency Fund PowerPoint (PDF)

Proposals are currently being accepted.

Please contact the Workforce Business Services Outreach & Customer Support today at (512) 463-8844 or CustomizedTraining.Solutions@twc.state.tx.us to discuss your project.

The Workforce Business Services Outreach & Customer Support Team will:

• Provide technical assistance
• Assist with development of quality projects
• Review "draft" proposals prior to formal submission

Project developers are highly encouraged to take advantage of technical assistance prior to final proposal submission. Proposals may be submitted at any time to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Additional Information:

• Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part XX, Chapter 835. Self-Sufficiency Fund (State Agency Rules)
• Texas Labor Code, Chapter 309 Self-Sufficiency Fund
• Learner Outcome Tracking System (LOTS) information for tracking student-level performance outcomes
• Texas Comptroller's Regional Outlook
• Texas Economic Development Council

TWC Contact:

Dale A. Robertson
Manager, Workforce Business Services Department
Workforce Development Division
Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th Street, Room 426-T
Austin, Texas 78778
(512) 463-8844

Please e-mail questions or comments to CustomizedTraining.Solutions@twc.state.tx.us.