Opportunity Grant
The Opportunity Grant Program (OPG) is intended to assist low-income students enrolled in high-wage, high-demand career pathways. All pathways approved under the OPG provide a minimum beginning wage of $13.00 per hour.
Am I Eligible?
To determine if you are eligible for Opportunity Grant, you can take our brief survey. In general, you:
- Must be pursuing an approved pathway
- Be a Washington State resident for 1 year
- Meet the income guidelines.
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Fill out the common application.
Approved Pathways
- Accounting
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Commercial Transportation and Maintenance (CTM)
- Criminal Justice
- Diesel
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing (Must be accepted into the Nursing program)
- Welding
Income Requirements
| Family Size | Yearly Gross Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $24,280 |
| 2 | $32,920 |
| 3 | $41,560 |
| 4 | $50,200 |
| 5 | $58,840 |
| 6 | $67,480 |
| 7 | $76,120 |
| 8 | $84,760 |
Apply for Funding
To apply for workforce funding, please complete our Workforce Funding Application. Once you've completed the application, email it to stacey.quarles@ghc.edu . For questions call (360)538-4058 or visit our virtual lobby HERE from 9 am – 2 pm Mon-Thurs.