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Growth Opportunities grant program

Administrating Agency

US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Apprenticeship Funding

Apprenticeship Possible

Target Customer

Youth and young adults, re-entry, previously incarcerated workers, underserved communities

Purpose

Introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community violence, particularly in areas of concentrated crime and poverty as well as communities that have recently experienced significant unrest.

Eligible to Access Funding

  • County governments
  • City governments
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Independent school districts
  • Native American tribal governments
Ongoing Funding No (The period of performance is 42 months with an anticipated start date of 06/01/2022. Rounds 4 and 5 to fund approximately 28 grants)
Requires Grant Applications Yes
PY 2023-2024 Federal Funds $40,000,000