YouthBuild Grants
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U. S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $75 million in grant funds authorized by the YouthBuild provisions of the Workforce Investment Act [29 USC 2918a].
The final amount available depends on the amount of funds appropriated for YouthBuild in Fiscal Year (FY) 201 3. YouthBuild grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
Under this solicitation, DOL will award grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while performing meaningful work and service to their communities.
Based on our estimate of FY 2013 funding, DOL hopes to serve approximately 5,200 participants during the grant period of performance, with projects operating in approximately 75 communities across the country.
The final amount available depends on the amount of funds appropriated for YouthBuild in Fiscal Year (FY) 201 3. YouthBuild grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
Under this solicitation, DOL will award grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while performing meaningful work and service to their communities.
Based on our estimate of FY 2013 funding, DOL hopes to serve approximately 5,200 participants during the grant period of performance, with projects operating in approximately 75 communities across the country.
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $75,000,000
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $75,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants for these grants are public or private non-profit agencies or organizations including agencies that have previously served at-risk youth in a YouthBuild or other similar program.
These agencies include, but are not limited to: Faith-based and community organizations; An entity carrying out activities under Workforce Investment Act (WIA), such as a local workforce investment board, American Job Center (formerly known as One-Stop Career Center), or local school board; A community action agency; A state or local housing development agency; An Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving American Indians; A community development corporation; A state or local youth service conservation corps; A consortium of such agencies or organizations with a designated lead applicant; or Any other public or private non-profit entity that is eligible to provide education or employment training under a Federal program.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Kia MasonGrants Management SpecialistPhone 202-693-2606
Agency Email Description:
Email Grant Specialist
Agency Email:
mason.kia@dol.gov
Date Posted:
2013-01-17
Application Due Date:
2013-03-19
Archive Date:
2013-04-18
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