Growth Opportunities Round 5 PY 23-24 – Funding Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN24-02

Issued: August 13, 2024

The Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $45,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Reentry Employment Opportunities Round 5 grants under section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement, the DOL will award grants through a competitive process to organizations focused on preparing justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work and putting them on a path to more equitable career opportunities. The program will provide skills training through work-based learning, employment services, educational support, and mentorship to young adults, ages 15 to 24, in communities affected by violence, crime and poverty.

This funding opportunity 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 5 funds, the DOL will fund approximately 16 organizations across the country. Individual grants will range from $2 million up to $5.1 million for intermediary grants. This funding opportunity does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from applicants. The period of performance for this grant is 42 months, with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2025.

The closing date for receipt of applications is October 15, 2024.

For more information about this grant opportunity, 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