The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department), has announced the availability of approximately $85,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the Growth Opportunities (GO) program.
Donor Name: Employment and Training Administration
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/21/2022
Grant Size: $4,000,000
Grant Duration: 42 months
Details:
The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences, and on a path to more equitable career opportunities with their peers. In addition to paid work experiences, the program encompasses occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and post-work experience placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community violence to advance equity, particularly in areas of concentrated crime and poverty as well as communities that have recently experienced significant unrest. This program contributes to the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence and other violent crime, in part, with preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime and support public safety and community well-being.
The goals of the grant are to:
- Help youth and young adults to increase their conflict resolution skills and develop strategies to prevent and avoid violence.
- Introduce and prepare youth for the world of work.
- Help youth identify career interests, attain relevant skills and gain work experience.
- Provide income to youth, to start them on the path of earning living wages and obtaining high quality jobs and careers.
Funding Information
- Direct applicants may apply for up to $2,000,000 in funding, and intermediary applicants may apply for up to $4,000,000.
- The period of performance is 42 months with an anticipated start date of 06/01/2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit Grants.gov.