HIRED Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there page limitations for any of the proposal types?

A: The Planning and Implementation Grant proposal narratives are recommended to be no more than 10 pages. Narratives over 15 pages will not be considered. This does not include the Budget Template or Letters of Support.

Q: Are letters of support from workforce partners required for the Track 1 Planning Grant proposal?

A: Letters of support are not required for submission of the Planning Grant proposal but would be required if invited to submit an Implementation grant proposal. The Planning Grant proposal must include a list of workforce partners and labor market information regarding employer needs. It is expected that the identified partners have committed at least verbally and are aware of the proposal partnership. If it is found that partners are listed who have not agreed to the alliance, the application will be rejected. 

Q: We were not aware of the HIRED grants opportunity until after the deadline for LOI submission. May we submit now?

A: LOIs are no longer being accepted for the HIRED grants. 

Q: Will there be other HIRED grant funding opportunities?

A: Track 1 funding is part of a recurring allocation of state funds authorized by Arkansas legislation. It is anticipated that future funding will be available through this revenue source but not until the completion of this round of Track 1 grants, which could extend up to five years. Track 2 funding is a one-time opportunity using federal ARPA funds allocated to our state.

Q: What are the emails for Track 1 and Track 2 correspondence?

A: Arkansas Division of Higher Education Track 1: workforce.grants@adhe.edu
Arkansas Department of Commerce Track 2: OSD.HiredGrants@Arkansas.gov