The U.S. Department of Labor (Department or DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of approximately $20 million in grant funds
authorized by the Workforce Investment Act for four grants to serve juvenile offenders, ages 14 and above, in high-poverty, high-crime communities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the long-term labor market prospects of these youth. These grants will be awarded through a competitive process open to organizations with the capacity to implement multi-site, multi-state projects.
The Department expects to award four grants of $5 million each to cover a 32-month period of performance that includes up to 6 months of planning and a minimum of 26 months of operation. The 26 months of operation includes 3-4 months for follow-up services. Grantees may provide follow-up services to some participants while providing direct services to others.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: |
4 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$20,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: |
$5,000,000 |
For more information, contact,
Melissa Abdullah
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 202-693-3346
CLICK HERE for full announcement
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