Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5
Employment and Training Administration · Department of Labor
At a glance
Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5 is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Employment and Training Administration (Department of Labor). The application deadline was October 15, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $5.1M, with about 12 awards expected and $40M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments and 3 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 17.270 (Reentry Employment Opportunities).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Feb 7, 2024
- Close date
- Oct 15, 2024
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $5,100,000
- Est. total funding
- $40,000,000
- Expected awards
- 12
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 17.270
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Employment and Training Administration
GO_FOA-ETA-24-06@dol.gov
202-693-2606
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $5.1m, total estimated program funding is $40,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 12 awards.
How do I apply for “Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity FOA-ETA-24-06), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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