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Application period anticipated to open March 2025; actual opening TBD
The Broadband Industry Workforce Development Grant Program is a grant from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband that funds training programs to build and expand the broadband workforce across West Virginia. Administered using federal BEAD funds through the NTIA, the program awards up to $5 million per application, with total funding anticipated between $20 million and $50 million.
Eligible applicants include training providers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations capable of delivering equitable and accessible broadband industry training. The program aims to ensure West Virginia has the skilled talent needed to support the state's broadband deployment goals.
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H. Hoffmann CHARLESTON, W. VA — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband (WVDED) is pleased to announce the finalization of its Workforce Development Grant Program notice of funding and associated program guidelines, available here and at our website at broadband.
wv. gov/broadband-workforce-development/ . The WVDED will administer the Workforce Development Grant Program through available BEAD funds administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
WVDED will award grants to build or expand equitable and accessible training opportunities to support the broadband industry and ensure that West Virginia has the talent it needs to meet the State’s ambitious broadband deployment goals. The Workforce Development Grant program application period is anticipated to open in March 2025.
The grant award ceiling is $5 million per application, with the total grant funding amount anticipated to be between $20 million and $50 million. WVDED is proud to partner with the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers at Marshall University and West Virginia University. The Grant Resource Centers are available to provide Technical Assistance on application development.
We encourage you to reach out and leverage their free support. Questions? WVDED is available to answer questions on this application process and eligibility through the Workforce Development Grant Program Question Submission Form available online.
Thank you for your interest in West Virginia’s BEAD Program. Categorised in: Uncategorized This post was written by Jamie. H.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Institutions developing broadband workforce training programs in partnership with employers and training providers in West Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000,000; total pool $20-50 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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