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"Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) | Northern Border Regional Commission Fall Round Pre-Applications Are Open Now accepting pre-applications for NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs! Fall round pre-applications must be submitted through the Grants Management System by 5:00 PM EST on August 21, 2026.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative (WORC) provides grant funds to support workforce development activities that prepare workers for good jobs in high-demand occupations in rural communities. NBRC partners with the Department of Labor to provide grantees with technical assistance to promote successful projects and strong outcomes for workers and businesses.
NBRC State Program Managers are not the primary support for applicants to the WORC program. Interested applicants are invited to submit questions to NBRC’s technical assistance provider, Chamberlin/Dunn* at mc@chamberlindunn. com or nd@chamberlindunn.
com . *NBRC is pleased to continue to work with Chamberlin/Dunn LLC (C/D) to deliver pre-application and post-award technical assistance to Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6 applicants and grantees in the Northern Border Region. C/D brings extensive experience with Department of Labor grants, generally, and with the WORC initiative specifically.
Chamberlin/Dunn has served as the TA provider for WORC grantees in the Appalachian region since the program’s Round 1, in 2019, and for the Northern Border and Delta regions since Round 5. Based in Indiana, C/D works with nonprofit and public organizations throughout the U.S. to plan, evaluate, and improve programs that support community prosperity. www.
chamberlindunn. com Detailed information on the WORC opportunity can be found at Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative | U.S. Department of Labor (dol. gov) .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible individuals in eligible counties and parishes within the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions. Organizations that provide career, training, and support services to these individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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