2021 Resources

2021 Delta Workforce Grant Program

• Grant Portal
• 2021 Request for Proposals
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Presentation: RFP Overview and Training

Funding Opportunities 

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Grant Program (USDOL) - Funding cycle closes on July 21, 2021

• WORC Program Background
• 2020 WORC Awards
• 2019 WORC Awards
• WORC Reporting Desk Guide

Application Resources

2021 WORC Technical Assistance Webinar

2021 WORC Webinar | Presentation

DRA Federal and State Plans

WIOA State Plans

Grants.gov Applicant Frequently Asked Questions

Applying for ETA Competitive Grants: A Web-Based Toolkit for Prospective Applicants

Additional Data and Training Resources 

Delta Workforce Program Fact Sheet (PDF) 

U.S. Department of Commerce 

• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS)
• U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA):
  • US Cluster Mapping Project
  • StatsAmerica

U.S. Department of Labor 

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Employment and Training Administration Skills Common

Federal Reserve Bank 

• St. Louis
• Atlanta
• Dallas

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS)

Questions? 

Do you have a specific question about the WORC or DWP grant programs? Email workforce@dra.gov to speak with DRA's workforce team.