Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions

Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The WORC Initiative provides grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promote new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term econ…

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gov Maintenance Calendar Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-24-08 Funding Opportunity Title:Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:36 Assistance Listings:17.

280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 04, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 49,200,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Information on Eligibility:Labor unions, worker organizations, or labor-management partnershipsHispanic-Serving InstitutionsHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)Minority-Serving Nonprofits ## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description:The WORC Initiative aims to fund grants that create economic mobility, address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities.

These grants are designed to produce high-quality employment outcomes for workers in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in their communities.

The Initiative provides grant funds to help impacted communities develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships, promoting new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality with a focus on equity and underserved populations.

WORC Round 6 places a strong emphasis on three key focus areas: enhancing access to Good Jobs, prioritizing equity, and sustaining impact. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol. gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development.

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