The Regional Workforce Impact Program is to empower locally led solutions to one of the state’s greatest challenges.
Donor Name: North Dakota Department of Commerce
State: North Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Workforce needs vary by region throughout North Dakota, so a one size fits all approach is unrealistic and would not adequately address challenges in all parts of the state. By creating a regional funding mechanism to support workforce initiatives, local and regional partners have the opportunity to articulate their needs and the ability to access funding to address them. The Department of Commerce aims to increase participation in the workforce statewide by equipping communities with resources to invest in initiatives that are catered to the needs of their region.
To qualify, proposals must fall under at least one of the following categories:

Talent attraction marketing and locally implemented strategies for business, industry, and communities that leverages existing statewide assets like Find the Good Life platform and pipeline to recruit employees nationwide and retain students and recent graduates. – cap of $250,000
Retention – cap of $250,000.00
Infrastructure investments that directly relate to the proposed workforce solution – cap of $500,000
Infrastructure investments that expand a childcare center – cap of $500,000
The childcare must be a center and cannot be home-based or in a site that can be repurposed for housing.
Capital investments, capital purchases for new or renovated space to support the applicant’s proposed program must be able to show direct influence on the workforce solution- cap of $500,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include the following types of North Dakota-based organizations:

Economic Development Organizations
Cities (must be incorporated)
Chambers of Commerce
Job Development Authorities
Tribal Entities
Regional Councils
Other organizations addressing local or regional economic development needs.
Childcare Centers

NOTE:

Projects and populations impacted must be in North Dakota.
Enhancements to projects previously funded by RWIP are eligible.

For more information, visit North Dakota Department of Commerce.