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WORC Round 7 Grants for Workforce Development in Appalachia, the Delta, and Northern Border

The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7 provides funding to support workforce development in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. It is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA) with three regional commissions (ARC, DRA, NBRC) to help employers meet workforce needs in high-growth and emerging industries. Applicants can direct questions to th…

Source

Agency: Employment and Training Administration

Award

Total Funding: $49.2M

Award Ceiling: $8M

Award Floor: $2M

Dates

Open Date: June 10, 2026

Close Date: July 23, 2026

Eligibility

government

nonprofit

tribal

university

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

State governments

Keywords

worc

workforce development

rural regions

appalachian

delta

northern border

emerging industries

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