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Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP)

Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP)

Funds regional workforce organizations in North Dakota to align training with labour demand and future industries.

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The Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) is a North Dakota Department of Commerce grant programme that distributes approximately $12.5 million across the state's eight planning regions to fund innovative, sector-based workforce strategies. Individual grants are capped at $150,000 per project, and all applicants must provide a 25% match on the requested grant amount. Regional allocations are de…

Sector-based workforce strategy planning and implementation across North Dakota's eight planning regions, funded through regional allocations with a 25 percent match requirement.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$12.5M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.commerce.nd.gov