Grant Application Opportunity – Workforce Pathways for Youth Grant Program

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN20-35

Issued: January 4, 2021

The Employment and Training Administration, US Department of Labor announces the availability of approximately $10 million for the Workforce Pathways for Youth grant program to support national out-of-school time (OST) organizations that serve youth. The goals of the grant program are to expand workforce readiness programs for youth; promote alignment between OST and workforce programs, increase opportunities for youth leading to skills attainment needed to be successful in higher education and employment, and ensure all services provided by the program are linked to employment opportunities.

Successful applicants will use evidence-based strategies to develop career-focused and innovative programming for youth. The OST organization will be responsible for carrying out the following grant activities, which may be done in-person or virtually: career exploration services, work readiness, career counseling; work experience (internships, summer and year-round employment, pre-apprenticeships, and Registered Apprenticeships), and placement of youth in employment, education, or training.

Eligible applicants are national OST non-profit organizations with local affiliate networks in at least five states. The applicant must partner with at least one workforce development entity, one State or Local Education Agency or an alternative education program, and two employers or one industry/trade association. The closing date for receipt of proposals is February 4, 2021. For more information about the grant opportunity, visit the grants.gov website and reference FOA-ETA-21-01. For a complete description of funds available, the funding entity, eligibility requirements, and links to the grant application, visit the Employment and Training Administration website.

/s/ JAIME L. GUTIERREZ, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division