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

Federal funding opportunity FOA-ETA-26-23 from Employment and Training Administration (Department of Labor).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes July 23, 2026

Posted
June 10, 2026
Closes
July 23, 2026
Award ceiling
$8,000,000
Award floor
$2,000,000
Program funding
$49,200,000
Expected awards
15
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
17.280
Category
Employment, Labor and Training

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 17.280 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$76.9M
FY2025 obligated
$82.2M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$-626,161
Awards in window
179

Top recipients: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, State of Connecticut Labor Dept, State of Idaho Department of Labor, Labor, Maine Department of, Workforce Development, Wisconsin Department of

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

Synopsis

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.

Who can apply

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.

How to apply

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Agency contact: Employment and Training Administration · worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol.gov · 202-693-2606

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