GROW pilot program guidelines
Town of WillistonNorth Dakota- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
On October 27, 2026, the STAR Fund Board recommended approval of the GROW pilot program guidelines. The program was described as a one-year pilot for Grant for Retention, Opportunity, and Workforce support to help small businesses recruit and retain employees through recruitment, training, new-hire support, and internships/apprenticeships. It offered reimbursement grants of up to $6,500 per applicant with $78,000 in total funding.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Williston
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