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EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant provides financial assistance for short-term training in high-demand sectors. Nonprofit organizations can partner with Missouri companies and local workforce development boards to provide training.
The grant supports regional workforce training systems in designing and implementing activities for established sectoral partnerships that meet the existing and emerging skills needs of employers and that train and place program participants into good jobs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals seeking short-term training. Nonprofit organizations can partner with Missouri companies and local workforce development boards. Applicants must be 18 or older and live in an eligible south central or southeast Missouri county. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant is funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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