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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
It supports job training, apprenticeships, career pathways, and employment services.
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### Categories of Funding Non-Tribal Government Organizations, Tribal Governments Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration ### Cost Sharing or Matching * **Award Ceiling:** $8,000,000. 00 * **Award Floor:** $2,000,000. 00 * **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $49,200,000.
00 The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7 is a partnership between the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and three regional commissions–the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC).
WORC 7 will address the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions (WORC regions). Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol. gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.
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### Additional Information on Eligibility The only organizations included in "Others" referenced above are State and Local Workforce Development Boards, Industry and Employer Associations, Labor-Management Organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than Federally recognized), and Indian/Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized). See the Funding Opportunity for specific information on eligibility.
Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity.
DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. ### Categories of Funding Activity * Employment Labor and Training
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions are due July 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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