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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (administered in South Carolina through the Department of Employment and Workforce and Local Workforce Development Areas). The WIOA Adult Program provides job seekers who are at least 18 years old with access to employment, education, training, and supportive services to succeed in the labor market.
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help jobseekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
WIOA is a federal program administered in South Carolina through the Department of Employment and Workforce and the 12 Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs) throughout the state. The State Workforce Development Board, a statewide board comprised of business owners, state government officials, educators and private citizens appointed by the Governor, guides policy for all WIOA-funded programs.
WIOA programs help businesses meet their needs for skilled workers and provide individuals with access to training that helps them prepare for work. WIOA Title I consists of the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth funding streams. South Carolina is aligned into 12 LWDAs with SC Works Centers, located throughout the state, designed to provide a full range of assistance to jobseekers under one roof.
WIOA programs are delivered through the LWDAs at your local center. WIOA services may include: Financial Assistance may be provided for tuition, books and other support services depending on local area policy, eligibility and need.
Case Management may include guidance and counseling, career exploration to identify careers that are growing and paying well, and finding appropriate training providers to identify quality and value of education for the following areas: Basic Skills Remediation. Training and Supportive Services may include: Occupational Skills Training. Incumbent Worker Training.
Entrepreneurial Skills Training. Please refer to your local area staff for cost and duration limits and for specific services available. For information about specific services available in your area, please contact your local SC Works Center.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina residents who are job seekers aged 18 and older. Priority is given to individuals who are low-income, on public assistance, or lack basic work skills. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by Local Workforce Development Area (South Carolina's statewide allocation for PY25: $817,775). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (administered in South Carolina through the Department of Employment and Workforce and Local Workforce Development Areas). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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