US Department of Labor Awards $81.5M in Grants to Support Industry-Driven Job Training Programs in Rural Communities

U.S. Department of Labor

Oct 16, 2026

Announces newly awarded Department of Labor funding to support job training for a variety of industries in rural communities including healthcare, information technology, and more. Funding was offered through the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Northern Border Regional Commission.

Appalachia · Community and economic development · Delta Region · Employment and unemployment · Funding · Health workforce education and training · Technology for health and human services