Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions

Administering Agency: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Posted Date: Apr 4, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: Jun 20, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern Time

Estimated Total Program Funding: Total funds available:  $49,200,000 — Grant award maximum:  $1,500,000; Grant award minimum: $150,000

Geographic Scope: Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions

Description: The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $49,200,000 in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the sixth round of Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative demonstration grants. The WORC Initiative provides grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promote new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.