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Workforce Grants (Arkansas - HIRED Grants) is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM). These grants support state and regional industry-sector driven partnerships and data-driven education and workforce training programs in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Department of Higher Education - Institutions - Workforce Grants Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development The Workforce Initiative Act of 2015 (A. C. A.
§ 6-60-107) established a grant program to evaluate and address Arkansas’ workforce training needs and provide dedicated funding for state and regional industry-sector driven partnerships and data-driven education and workforce training programs. Preparing and encouraging Arkansans to pursue high-demand jobs is essential to building a skilled and employment-ready workforce.
Programs offering short-term career and technical training for skill attainment and industry-recognized credentials and those producing academic credit credentials are critical to Arkansas’ economic development.
The Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) and the Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM) announced a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) designed to invest in strategic workforce training focus areas aligned with the Arkansas Workforce Strategy with up to $88M of total funds available through ADHE Workforce Initiative grant funding and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
ADHE announced Track 1 Workforce Initiative Grant (T1WIG) Planning Grant awards on 7/22/24 and T1WIG Implementation Grant awards on 12/19/24 .
Track 1 Continuation grants of up to $1 million a year for up to three (3) years may be available for Track 1 Implementation Grant recipients that meet or exceed T1WIG Implementation grant outcome metrics and are selected by the state workforce development partners for continued support of state and regional workforce needs. ACOM announced Track 2 Workforce Strategy Grant (T2WSG) Implementation Grant awards on 11/14/24 .
Track 2 grants were supported by one-time ARPA funding and do not anticipate continuation funding at this time.
Implementation Grant Awards Planning Grant Awards List Track 1 Implementation Grant Resources: Implementation Grant Quote Template Implementation Grant Reimbursement Guidelines Implementation Grant Reimbursement Invoice Implementation Grant Progress Report Template Implementation Grant Budget Revision Request Implementation Grant Info Webinar Implementation Grant Info Webinar Slides Track 1 Planning Grant Resources: Planning Grant Reimbursement Guidelines Planning Grant Reimbursement Invoice HIRED Grant RFP Guidelines Archived Grant Resources: Implementation Grant Budget Implementation Grant Cover Sheet Planning Grant Cover Sheet Planning Grant Budget Template HIRED Grant Letter of Intent (LOI) HIRED Webinar Presentation Slides HIRED Workforce Grant Email: workforce.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and regional industry-sector driven partnerships focused on high-demand jobs and workforce readiness; educational institutions and local businesses in Arkansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $88 million total; Track 1 up to $1 million annually for up to 3 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Grants (Arkansas - HIRED Grants) is funded by Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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