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Employment and Training Administration

Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions

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Who can apply
Higher EducationGovernmentNonprofitsNonprofits (preferred)
Award amount
$2M – $8M
Deadline
Jul 23, 2026
Geography
National
Application notesMedium effort
  • Federal application
  • 15 awards expected — competitive

Next step

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Focus areas

About this grant

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. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

Additional details

CFDA / ALN Number
17.280
Program Title
WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants
Expected Awards
15
Estimated Total Funding
Up to $49.2M
Funding Instrument
Grant
Source
Grants.gov · View original listing

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