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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. This program supports workforce development activities that prepare dislocated workers, new entrants to the workforce, and incumbent workers for jobs in high-demand occupations, including healthcare.
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Opportunity Listing - Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17.
280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Last Updated: June 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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....
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City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) 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. Grantor contact information worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol. gov worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol.
gov worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol. gov File name Description Last updated WORC7_FOA-ETA-26-23. pdf WORC7 FOA-ETA-26-23.
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pdf Jun 10, 2026 02:42 PM UTC WORC7_FAQ_v. 6-12-26. pdf WORC7 FAQ v.
6-12-26. pdf Jun 12, 2026 04:47 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions (including specific counties in South Carolina) that can provide career, training, and support services to eligible individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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 U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina and Mississippi. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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Innovative Approaches to Literacy 84.215G - DOL-OESE-33831 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education). The Employment and Training Administration at the U. S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program on behalf of the U. S. Department of Education (ED).
Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education / U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The IAL program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools.
The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.
The DOL Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is distributing $30 million across 14 states for employer-led workforce training in advanced manufacturing, AI, and skilled trades. Employer applications open mid-2026.
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