Growth Opportunities Round 4 PY 23-24 Funding Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN23-32

Issued: March 1, 2024

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $40,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) grants under section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to organizations preparing 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.

This FOA requires applicants to choose a participant age group to serve, either youth (15-18 years old) or young adults (18-24 years old). Carefully consider the unique safety, development, education, training, and social needs of each age group, and make certain to address those unique needs in your application.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local and regional government entities, federally recognized Indian and Tribal governments, and independent school districts.

With Round 4 funds, DOL will fund approximately 12 organizations across the country. Individual grants will range from $1 million - $2 million, while intermediary grants can reach up to $5.1 million. This FOA does not require cost sharing or matching funds from applicants. The grant period of performance for this grant is 42 months, with an anticipated start date of July 7, 2024.

The closing date for receipt of applications is April 2, 2024. For more information about this grant opportunity and the subsequent Round 5 grant, visit the grants.gov website and reference FOA-ETA-24-06. For a complete description of the funding organization, available funds, eligibility requirements, and links to the grant application, visit the DOL website.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division