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LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSURANCE TRUST

Training Grant Program

Training Grant Application (PDF Format) (RTF Format)

Training Grant Program Information

The LGIT Training Grant Program is developed to provide assistance to Members of the Trust who wish to assist their employees with obtaining education and training to advance their skills to reduce liability claims and property damage. Training grant recipients will be eligible when attending seminars, workshops, conferences, technical classes or other related training programs.

• LGIT only awards grants that are intended to reduce the risk of losses covered by LGIT.  Lines of insurance coverage provided by LGIT are general liability, auto liability, auto physical damage, public official liability, law enforcement liability and property damage.  LGIT does not offer workers’ compensation coverage.
   
• Grants are only awarded if they will have a bearing on the Member’s insurance coverage held with LGIT.  For example, a member that only has auto liability coverage with LGIT can only apply for training grants that are intended to reduce the risk of auto liability losses.
   
• A one-page summary, completed by the Grant Applicant and Member, must be submitted with the application describing how the training will assist the applicant in performing their job duties and contribute to the reduction of claims with LGIT.
   
• Applicants must provide a description of the training/event including costs, duration, qualifications of the instructor/speaker, etc.  Any other backup information is appreciated.  Expenses can include transportation, hotel accommodations, meals and registration.  Expenses must be itemized.
   
• Applicants may be asked to present or teach what they have learned to other members of their local government or agency, or other LGIT members.
   
• Applicants that lead and allow other LGIT member local governments’ departments and agencies to attend the training will be given preference.  Applicants should list the LGIT members that will be invited, how many seats will be available for these other local governments, and describe the additional costs that may be incurred by allowing other members to attend.
   
• Equipment and materials are ineligible for funding unless directly related to the training.
   
• Videos are ineligible for funding.  The LGIT video library is available for free to members interested in educational/training videos.  The catalog is available at www.lgit.org.
   
• The committee will follow up with grant recipients within one year to review the use and effectiveness of the grant award.  Recipients agree to report on the use and effectiveness of the grant received. Failure to return the completed questionnaire within 90 days of the training’s implementation may result in a forfeiture of the grant funds and possible ineligibility for future grant awards for up to two years.
   
• The Trust will limit one (1) training grant award per local government per fiscal year.