Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings
- 17.280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The WORC Initiative aims to fund grants that create economic mobility, address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities. These grants are designed to produce high-quality employment outcomes for workers in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in their communities. The Initiative provides grant funds to help impacted communities develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships,...
promoting new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality with a focus on equity and underserved populations. WORC Round 6 places a strong emphasis on three key focus areas: enhancing access to Good Jobs, prioritizing equity, and sustaining impact. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
Labor unions, worker organizations, or labor-management partnershipsHispanic-Serving InstitutionsHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)Minority-Serving Nonprofits
Grantor contact information
Description
Sabrina Guerrier
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FOA-ETA-24-08.pdf | FOA-ETA-24-08.pdf | Apr 4, 2024 02:31 PM UTC |
| Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable.pdf | Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable.pdf | Apr 4, 2024 02:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: June 20, 2024
Award
$49,200,000
Program Funding
36
Expected awards
$150,000
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ETA-24-08
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 4, 2024
Archive date:
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