Target Customer
Rural communities
Purpose
The WORC Initiative provides grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promote new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality.
Eligible to Access Funding
- Higher education institutions (Public and Private)
- Nonprofit organizations
- County government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- State Government
- Independent School districts
- Special district governments
Ongoing Funding Yes
Requires Grant Applications Yes
PY 2023-2024 Federal Funds $65,000,000
PY 2025-2026 Federal Funds $20,000,000
