Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative

Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (in partnership with Delta Regional Authority and Appalachian Regional Commission). The WORC initiative supports industry-driven workforce development strategies that address employer workforce needs in high-growth and emerging industries while expanding access to quality employment opportunities for workers in rural communities within the Delta, Appalachian, a…

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.

pdf Jun 10, 2026 02:42 PM UTC Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8. 17. 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.