Grant Information 

Our grant making process focuses on innovative, in-demand, and proven projects which are collaborative efforts that will produce meaningful impact in the region in alignment with the mission of the NWPA WDB. Our diversity and breadth of partnerships with agencies such as economic development, employers, educators, and government entities allows the LWDA to leverage resources, facilitate connections, and contribute a regional perspective.

Our grant funding distribution and development occurs in multiple strategic ways, such as:

• Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to competitively and conscientiously select grant awardees with the strengths and abilities to respond to the needs of special initiatives and specific projects.
• Partnerships on grant applications to capitalize on the expertise and resources of regional and local organizations for inventive and vital projects.
• Support and assistance for innovative and proven projects that respond to regional workforce development needs.

RFP Information

The One Stop Operator Request for Proposal for the Northwest PA Workforce Development Area has been released and posted at https://www.nwpajobconnect.org/grants-rfps.  Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 AM ET on Monday January 10, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP may be directed via email to participate@nwpajobconnect.org no later than December 30, 2024.  Questions and answers will be posted, when available, at https://www.nwpajobconnect.org/grants-rfps

A letter of intent is being requested for parties who are interested in responding to the Request for Proposal. The letter of intent should include your company’s name and contact information. The respondent’s contact information. The RFP Title. A short confirmation of your intention to respond to the Request for Proposal. Letters of intent should be submitted no later than December 30, 2024. Submit those via email to participate@nwpajobconnect.org with “RFP for One Stop Operator Letter of Intent” in the subject line.

The Title I Adult Dislocated Worker Youth Program Services  Request for Proposal for the Northwest PA Workforce Development Area has been released and posted at https://www.nwpajobconnect.org/grants-rfps.  Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 AM ET on Monday January 10, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP may be directed via email to participate@nwpajobconnect.org no later than December 30, 2024.  Questions and answers will be posted, when available, at https://www.nwpajobconnect.org/grants-rfps

A letter of intent is being requested for parties interested in responding to the Request for Proposal. The letter of intent should include your company’s name and contact information. The respondent’s contact information. The RFP Title. A short confirmation of your intention to respond to the Request for Proposal. Letters of intent should be submitted no later than December 30, 2024. Submit those via email to participate@nwpajobconnect.org with “RFP for Title I Adult Dislocated Worker Youth Program Services Letter of Intent” in the subject line.