Submission Deadline 07/23/2026
Fiscal Capacity $50,135,013
DOL-ETA Grant — Key Facts
Opportunity Number FOA-ETA-26-23
Agency DOL-ETA
Application Deadline 07/23/2026
Award Amount $50,135,013
Status Posted
Sector Default
Award Floor $2,000,000
Cost Sharing Not Required

Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy

Authority DOL-ETA
Status Posted

Who Can Apply

County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility Intelligence

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.

Program Description

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.

CFDA Programs

17.280 WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants

Agency Contact

Shanell McNamee worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol.gov

✉ worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol.gov

📞 202-693-2606

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