Employment & Job Training
Closes Jul 2026 · 6 days left
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U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration / Appalachian Regional Commission
Foundation Grant · Vault #493
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative
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Grant Description
DOL/ETA and regional economic development commissions (ARC, Delta, Northern Border) jointly fund workforce development organizations in eligible rural regions to serve dislocated workers, underemployed workers, and individuals facing barriers to employment in high-growth industries. Veterans are a priority population. Applications are open with a deadline of July 23, 2026; awards in prior rounds have reached up to $2.5 million.
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Workforce entities including nonprofits, state workforce agencies, and educational institutions operating in eligible rural regions (Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border); applications submitted through DOL/Grants.gov.
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