Risk-Managed Tech Training for Virginia Displaced Workers

GrantID: 44003

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: Open

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Summary

This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Virginia that are actively involved in Education. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.

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Grant Overview

Virginia displaced workers in the Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia coalfield regions face documented barriers when transitioning into technology occupations. State employment data show that 29 percent of workers laid off from defense contracting and coal-related industries between 2018 and 2023 lack any postsecondary credential aligned with current Northern Virginia or Richmond technology job postings.

These workers encounter compliance requirements for security clearances and industry certifications that increase training costs and delay re-employment. The absence of recognized credential pathways extends average unemployment duration to 14 months in affected localities.

Local workforce centers report insufficient capacity to underwrite certification exam fees or maintain equipment labs that meet federal contractor standards.

The grant covers Virginia-specific certification costs and equipment purchases that satisfy both Virginia Workforce Connection reporting and federal security requirements. Funds are restricted to programs that track placement into positions requiring the acquired credentials.

Virginia differs from North Carolina and West Virginia because its workforce programs must comply with both state longitudinal data system mandates and federal contractor security protocols before funds are disbursed.

Risk and Compliance Requirements in Virginia

Nonprofit organizations registered in Virginia and Virginia community colleges may apply. Individual researchers at Virginia institutions qualify when projects evaluate credential outcomes within Virginia labor markets. Small businesses may receive support only when they commit to hiring participants who complete Virginia-approved certification sequences.

Application Requirements in Virginia

Proposals must attach letters from the Virginia Employment Commission confirming alignment with current demand occupations and must itemize certification and equipment costs separately from general operations. All participant data must be submitted through the state's approved case-management platform.

Fit Assessment for Virginia Context

Projects that produce verifiable placement rates into Virginia technology roles and maintain compliance with federal security documentation standards demonstrate the strongest program alignment.

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