WEDD manages a portfolio of programs and grants that support career education and entrepreneurial development programs, deployed via a regional approach coupled with sector strategies. WEDD programs and grants position colleges to be responsive to employers in their regional priority sectors, identified through Labor Market research and market intelligence.
Prior RFA opportunities are available on the RFA Archive web page.
| Solicitation Title | Release Date | Application Deadline | Associated Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| K12 Strong Workforce Program Round Eight | August 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM, Friday October 10, 2025 |
Request for Applications K12 Strong Workforce Program Round 8 (PDF) K12 SWP R8 Project Workplan Template (PDF) K12 SWP Problem Statement and Project Objectives Examples (PDF) K12 SWP Proposed Project Budget and Match Template (PDF) K12 SWP Proposed Project Budget and Match Example (PDF) Scoring Rubrics for K12 SWP Round 8 Application 2025 (PDF) Community College Letter of Commitment Template (Word) |
| 2025-26 Letter of Interest Industry Driven Regional Collaboratives (IDRC) Grant |
June 13, 2025 | 5:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2025 |
Letter of Intent Application Notice (PDF) |
| 2025-26 Nursing Enrollment Growth & Retention Grant Allocation | July 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM, Friday Aug. 29, 2025 |
2025-26 Nursing Enrollment Growth & Retention Grant Allocation Memo (PDF) |
