Funding Opportunities

Northwest Workforce Council Announces Request for Proposal (RFP) Process to Secure One-Stop System Operator

Northwest Workforce Council (NWC) is requesting proposals from an organization, or consortium of organizations to fill the role of One-Stop System Operator (OSSO) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Northwest Workforce Development Area, comprised of Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. Period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

To access materials to respond to the RFP, click here.

Bidders Conference Hybrid: Monday April 13, 2026 | 1:30-2:30pm | WorkSource Whatcom | 101 Prospect Street | Training Room 2
Zoom details will be posted that morning here on this page. Registration is required and will be available soon. Check back here.

Questions and Answers re: RFP
Any questions must be submitted to info@workforcenorthwest.org. Questions posed by phone or in-person will not be accepted. Q & A period is April 13 – 22. All questions received through that date will be posted here with answers provided. Applicants should review this site regularly through completion of the Q & A period.

NWC General Terms and Conditions
The successful bidder will be required to agree and comply with the NW Contract General Terms and Conditions. Click the button below.

All RFP responses are due 4/30/2026, 4pm Pacific Daylight Time.

Maximum amount in federal funding for this proposal: $35,000.

Funding is available to support the “upskilling” (training) and retention of your current workforce through NWC’s Incumbent Worker Training Program.

• Group training projects, including those serving multiple employees, will be considered for up to a maximum of $60,000 of direct training costs, excluding any employer match.
• Notice will be posted here when funds are no longer available.
• NWC reserves the right to limit the amount per employee of direct training costs excluding employer match.
• Training projects are subject to approval by NWC.