Exploratory Investments

Exploratory Investments stimulate the development and application of new ideas in talent development.  These smaller investments, between $5,000 and $35,000, allow stakeholders to develop clear blueprints for new approaches and to create a proof of concept or business plan. Exploratory investments were accepted on a rolling basis beginning April 28, 2008 and ending March 5, 2009 (per a vote of the RWA Steering Committee).

Organizations or partnerships interested in applying for WIRED Innovation Fund dollars should check back for further information about Round III funding. Round III will be a series of targeted RFPs beginning in the spring of 2009. Areas to be targeted are:

1) Employer-led workforce development consortiums

2) Green Collar Talent Development Fund for incumbent workers

3) Building the M7 Water Generation