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2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) is sponsored by Delta Regional Authority (via ADECA). The DWP is an initiative designed to build long-term community capacity and increase economic competitiveness by providing grants to support workforce training and education programs throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.
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Registration Now Open for 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Application Technical Assistance Wo - Delta Regional Authority Registration Now Open for 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Application Technical Assistance Wo Registration Now Open for 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Application Technical Assistance Workshop DRA offering free workshop for those interested in learning more about the 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program funding opportunity ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ View this email in your browser Registration Now Open for 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Application Technical Assistance Workshop Clarksdale, Miss.
– Registration is now open for the Delta Regional Authority’s 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) Pre-Application Technical Assistance Workshop. Open to individuals interested in learning more about the 2026 DWP funding opportunity, the workshop will be held Tuesday, April 14, 8 a. m.
– 4 p. m. , at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Registration can be completed at dra. gov/events/ or at https://bit. ly/4rSO5E3 .
The deadline to register is Friday, April 10. DRA will cover costs for attendees needing a hotel room for the workshop, which will include a one-night stay and parking at the Hilton Memphis. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
According to the 2026 DWP Funding Opportunity Announcement , DRA will make available $4 million for DWP project grants, with awards ranging between $50,000-$300,000.
The objectives of the DWP Pre-Application Technical Assistance Workshop will include: Providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of the FOA to help develop competitive applications; Providing an example of a successful workforce training program from a DWP grantee, who will discuss strategies for building innovative partnerships to attain positive workforce outcomes in rural areas; and Providing information on how to build an effective workforce development program, how to create a strong workforce pipeline to attract existing and prospective businesses, and how to articulate that vision into a competitive grant proposal.
DWP supports projects and initiatives that create a more vibrant economic future for the Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions by expanding opportunities to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and local workforce; aligning workforce and economic development strategies; creating sustainable talent pipelines; establishing or enhancing locally and regionally significant sector-based partnerships; and supporting enhanced workforce productivity through investments in innovative programming or services.
For more information about the Delta Workforce Grant Program, visit www. dra. gov/workforce .
For additional questions about the workshop, email workforce@dra. gov . The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions.
To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA’s region encompasses 255 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Want to change how you receive these emails?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects and initiatives that create a more vibrant economic future for the Delta region by expanding opportunities to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and local workforce; aligning workforce and economic developmen…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) is funded by Delta Regional Authority (via ADECA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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