Rbdg rural business coop rural enterprise grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $186,398 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to Nova Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana, Inc., a non-profit organization, for a two-year project from August 2024 to August 2026. The grant funding supports Nova Workforce Institute's workforce development initiatives in rural communities across northeast Louisiana. Key activities include customized job training, employment-related education, and supportive services for low-income and moderate-income individuals to connect them with high-demand occupational training, essential skills development, and comprehensive career support services such as counseling, case management, and assistance with tuition, books, childcare, and transportation. The grant aligns with the RBDG program's objective to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the development of small and emerging private businesses, industry, and related employment in rural areas.