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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions 2026

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This call is open to non-profits, local authorities and community groups and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

A US federal workforce-development programme funds training initiatives in rural Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, with emphasis on sustainable and renewable energy sectors. The grant supports organizations building skilled labor pipelines in underserved communities for emerging green economy jobs.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 25 Jul 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) 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). This grant initiative addresses the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. …

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