Delta Regional Authority opens 2026 Delta Workforce Program grant cycle; $4M available, $50k–$300k awards
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) detailed application rules, scoring criteria and deadlines for the 2026 Delta Workforce Program (DWP), highlighting a May 15, 2026 portal deadline, required employer letters, a $300,000 award ceiling, a 24-month performance period, and a new apprenticeship scoring element tied to the Department of Labor’s America's Talent Strategy.
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Daniel Musgrave, workforce program manager at the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), outlined application rules and scoring guidance for the 2026 Delta Workforce Program during a technical-assistance briefing for prospective applicants. He said the DWP has at least $4,000,000 available, individual awards range from $50,000 to $300,000, and the application portal closes on May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
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