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"Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The WORC Initiative addresses critical workforce needs in economically distressed rural communities within the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
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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.
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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 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: State Government, County Government, City or Township Government, Public School District, Public/State-Controlled Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit without 501C3 Status, Nonprofit with 501C3 Status, Private Ins…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23 is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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