Opportunity
Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFA 116330
Virginia Maritime & Nuclear Workforce Accelerator Grant for Employer Training
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
RFA 116330
NAICS
611430, 611519, 624310
This opportunity invites employers to apply for the Virginia Maritime & Nuclear Workforce Accelerator grant, focused on expanding workforce training in maritime, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing sectors. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Department of Workforce Development & Advancement (Virginia Works), Department of Workforce Advancement - Products/Services Requested: - Workforce training services in maritime, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing occupations - Reimbursement for eligible training costs supporting workforce development, job readiness, and retention - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Employer-driven, competitive grant process - Applications must include a cover page, checklist, narrative template, budget template, and compliance forms - Evaluation based on feasibility, readiness, alignment with workforce needs, and training quality - Awards subject to funding availability and approval - Opportunity is open to employers seeking to enhance workforce training in targeted sectors
Description
The Virginia Department of Workforce Development & Advancement (Virginia Works) is seeking applications from employers for the Virginia Maritime & Nuclear Workforce Accelerator. This competitive, employer-driven initiative aims to expand training capacity in critical maritime, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing occupations. The program offers reimbursement for eligible training costs that support workforce development, job readiness, and retention. Applications will be evaluated based on feasibility, readiness, alignment with workforce needs, and training quality, with awards subject to funding availability and approval.