Grant-Funded Professional Training

How to Apply for the EXPRESS GRANT for Brave Space Training

For Massachusetts organizations with W2 employees who pay workman’s comp and have less than 100 employees.

Note: The grant calendar begins in July, apply early to ensure grant funds.

1. Meet with Teresa to discuss and schedule the training sessions here: https://calendly.com/brave-space/consultation-connection. The training has to begin after the grant application has been awarded, and it takes 3-4 weeks, so schedule the training to begin a month after you submit the application for reimbursement.

2. Start the grant application here: Commonwealth Corporation - Express | For Applicants

3. Scroll down and click Apply Here. Follow the prompts. You'll need your organization's legal name and tax ID number. Click NEXT.

4. Click on the Certificate of Good Standing and follow the prompts to apply for this. It's simple and takes about 3 days to get. Once you have the Certificate of Good Standing from the State, you upload it and complete the application.

5. Use the course ID below to select the training.

Express Courses ID	Course Name
C-11396	Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution
C-11397	Highly Effective Leadership
C-12420	Bringing Out the Best in People: Highly Effective Performance Management
C-12424	Creating Mindfully Inclusive Workplace Culture
C-13677	Workplace Spanish
C-4441	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fundamentals

6. Once you’ve completed the application and received confirmation, pay Brave Space for the training.

7. You will receive the reimbursement form to complete and submit when the training is complete. Once that is submitted, you'll receive 100% reimbursement within 30 days.