Delta Regional Authority (DRA) released a RFP on December 15th to solicit applications for grants under the 2023 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). DRA is making available $6 million for DWP project grants, with awards ranging between $50,000-$450,000.
DRA is offering a pre-award technical assistance workshop to those interested in learning more about the DWP funding opportunity, and the details are as follows:
Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Award Technical Assistance Workshop
Doubletree Memphis Downtown
Thursday, February 2, 2023
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (breakfast & lunch included)
In the coming weeks, we will release event registration and hotel booking information. DRA will cover a hotel room for one night stay and parking at the Doubletree if needed.
The purpose of the DWP Pre-Award Technical Assistance Workshop is to provide attendees:
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A comprehensive overview of the RFP to help develop competitive applications;
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An example of a successful workforce training program from a DWP grantee who will discuss strategies for building innovative partnerships to attain positive workforce outcomes in rural areas;
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Information on how to build an effective workforce development program, create a strong workforce pipeline attractive for existing and prospective businesses, and how to articulate that vision into a competitive grant proposal.
DWP supports projects and initiatives that create a more vibrant economic future for the Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions by expanding opportunities to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and local workforce, aligning workforce and economic development strategies, creating sustainable talent pipelines, establishing, or enhancing locally/regionally significant sector-based partnerships, and supporting enhanced workforce productivity through investments in innovative programming or services.
Additional information about the Delta Workforce Grant Program can be found at https://www.dra.gov/workforce.
Interested parties can review the program overview, eligible applicants, and submission requirements at dra.gov/rfp. Questions about this RFP can be emailed to workforce@dra.gov.
