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HIRED Workforce Development Grant – Arkansas Division of Higher Education

Grants from the Workforce Initiative Act of 2015 fund state and regional industry-driven workforce training partnerships at Arkansas higher education institutions. Governor Sanders awarded $26.7 million to 14 recipients in 2025.

About this program

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Eligibility

Public Arkansas higher education institutions serving as lead applicants and fiscal agents for workforce training partnerships. Industry partners must be involved.

Requirements

  • Must be a public Arkansas institution of higher education serving as lead applicant
  • Institution serves as fiscal agent for all grant activities
  • Must include industry-sector driven partnerships