This grant is for the purpose of funding the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6 Initiative, aiming to foster economic mobility and address inequities for historically marginalized communities, including rural areas and underserved populations. The program seeks to create high-quality employment outcomes for workers, enabling them to thrive in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. Funds will support the development of local and regional workforce solutions, aligning with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships. The objective is to promote sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality, with a strong emphasis on equity and ensuring access to ‘Good Jobs’ for all, thereby sustaining community impact.
Opportunity ID: 353004
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-24-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 36 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.280 — WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $49,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Labor unions, worker organizations, or labor-management partnershipsHispanic-Serving InstitutionsHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)Minority-Serving Nonprofits |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The WORC Initiative aims to fund grants that create economic mobility, address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities. These grants are designed to produce high-quality employment outcomes for workers in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in their communities. The Initiative provides grant funds to help impacted communities develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships, promoting new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality with a focus on equity and underserved populations. WORC Round 6 places a strong emphasis on three key focus areas: enhancing access to Good Jobs, prioritizing equity, and sustaining impact. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sabrina Guerrier
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov Email:DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353004 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-ETA-24-08.pdf
Folder 353004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sabrina Guerrier DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov Email: DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.280 | FOA-ETA-24-08 | Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 6: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions | PKG00285737 | Apr 04, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353004 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353004 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353004 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353004 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353004 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353004 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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