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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative
Nonprofits Employment & Job Training Grant — Regional. Funder shown in full — our AI staff finds it, writes the proposal, and files it for you.
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Funder Type
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Funder
U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration / Appalachian Regional Commission
Vault ID
#493
Geographic Focus
Regional
Award
Up to $2.5M
Eligible Applicants
Open to all nonprofits
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.
Eligibility
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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