National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grants for Career Services and Training
ID: 352100Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$70K - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352100
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering grants through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) for career services and training aimed at supporting migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by these workers, familiarity with agricultural labor market needs, and the capacity to deliver a diverse range of workforce investment activities. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the agricultural workforce and providing essential services to populations facing employment barriers. Interested organizations can apply for funding ranging from $70,000 to $8 million, with a total program funding of $90 million available, and applications must be submitted electronically by May 3, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NFJP at NFJP.OGM@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NFJP.OGM@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has announced an amendment to the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grants for Career Services and Training under funding opportunity number FOA-ETA-24-15, which was initially released on March 5, 2024. The latest amendment clarifies changes to the application and submission information, specifically revising the criteria for scoring Category A Applicants regarding past performance metrics. The conditions for evaluating applicants based on WIOA performance indicators and spending rate analysis have been amended by removing specific language from the documents that previously detailed scoring methods for these criteria. This aims to streamline the application process and clarify expectations for applicants. For further inquiries, potential applicants are directed to contact NFJP via the provided email. This amendment reflects ongoing efforts to refine grant application processes within the Employment and Training Administration, ensuring effective use of federal funds for the benefit of farmworkers through enhanced career services and training opportunities.
    NFJP CST FOA FAQs -- FINAL.docx
    The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for the National Farmworker Jobs Program provides information on the award selection process, service areas, funding levels, eligibility, and other details related to the program. Applicants are encouraged to refer to the full funding opportunity announcement for complete application requirements and guidelines.
    NFJP.bin
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