Grant Application Opportunity – Youth Build

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN20-36

Issued: January 4, 2021

The US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration announces the availability of approximately $89 million for the YouthBuild grant program to support pre-apprenticeship programs that serve disadvantaged youth. The goals of the grant program are to increase occupation skills training, promote leadership development, and facilitate post program placement while increasing the supply of permanent housing for low-income individuals or families.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong, existing partnerships and the capacity to provide project-based learning. The lead applicant will be responsible for the following activities: construction skills training; work experience (pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, industry-recognized apprenticeships, and internships); credential attainment; and increasing the permanent housing supply in historically depressed areas. Applicants may choose to pursue the priority Construction Plus component for additional points.

Eligible applicants are community or faith-based organizations; an entity carrying out activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), such as a local workforce development board or one-stop career center; educational institutions including a local school board, public school district, or community college; a community action agency; a state or local housing development agency; any Indian or Native American entity eligible for grants under section 166 of WIOA; a community development corporation; a state or local youth conservation corps; or any public or non-profit entity eligible for federal funds that can provide the required education and training. The applicant must partner with at least one One-Stop partner program. The closing date for receipt of proposals is February 9, 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