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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Employment and Training Administration, Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Labor. This grant initiative supports projects in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta (which includes parts of Louisiana), and Northern Border regions that provide career, training, and support services to eligible individuals.
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Funding Details: Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions - Rural Health Information Hub Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions Assistance Listing: 17.
280 Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Employment and Training Administration, Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Labor For program-related questions: worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol. gov Grants.
gov contact center: Self-service knowledge base System for award management (SAM): The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative offers grants for projects in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions that will provide career training and support services to eligible individuals in eligible counties and parishes.
Grants will support workforce development activities that prepare dislocated workers, new entrants to the workforce, and incumbent workers for good jobs in high-demand occupations aligned with a regional or community economic development strategy. Priority industries include manufacturing, IT, healthcare, business, and energy.
Projects should provide customized support services that meet the specific needs of participating individuals, Assistance with transportation, child or dependent Assistance with uniforms or other appropriate work attire and work-related tools, safety equipment, and Assistance with laptops or tablets, books, fees, school supplies, printing, and other necessary items for students enrolled in training, work-based learning, or other elements of the proposed grant project Payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, professional dues, and Needs-related payments that enable an individual to participate in education and training activities Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Independent school districts Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of Indian/Native American Tribal governments (Federally Indian/Native American Tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized) Nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) Higher Education Act of 1965 universities Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) A detailed list of required partnerships is provided in application instructions .
Service areas of the Northern Border Regional Commission, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Delta Regional Authority Award ceiling: $8,000,000 Estimated number of awards: 15 Estimated total program funding: Links to the full announcement, application instructions , and the online application process are available through · Community and economic development · Employment and unemployment · Housing and homelessness Employment and Training Administration, Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, Delta Regional Authority, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, county, and city/township governments; educational institutions; tribal organizations; and others that can provide career, training, and support services to workers in eligible counties in Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2 million to $8 million per award; approximately $49.2 million total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, 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 Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Employment and Training Administration, Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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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