Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5. Across both rounds of funding, we expect availability of approximately $85,000,000 to fund approximately 28 grants.
The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work and put them on a path to more equitable career opportunities, through placement into paid work experiences.
In addition to paid work experiences, the program encompasses occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to GO_FOA-ETA-24-06@dol.gov.
We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work and put them on a path to more equitable career opportunities, through placement into paid work experiences.
In addition to paid work experiences, the program encompasses occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to GO_FOA-ETA-24-06@dol.gov.
We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $40,000,000
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $40,000,000
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
U.S. Embassy Luxembourg Funding Opportunities
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U. S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public international organizations and governmental institutions; Individuals (note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for this notice of funding opportunity.
By extension, this means that an employee or owner of a for-profit organization may not apply as an individual solely to circumvent this restriction.
If applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.); U. S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization; For profit organizations are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
GO_FOA-ETA-24-06@dol.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-02-07
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2024-06-04
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