Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the Youth, security and defense and education and training sectors, with a focus on Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 2.0 million – USD 8.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 23, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Youth sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
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.
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
CFDA: 17.280
Eligible Applicants: 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.
Applicant Types: Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Employment and Training Administration
Email: worc7_foa-eta-26-23@dol.gov
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 10, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Employment and Training Administration
Employment and Training Administration has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Social Protection & Welfare, and Youth & Employment. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 23, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Employment and Training Administration in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Grants contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is $2,000,000 - $8,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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