Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Program Year 2025 Funds for the National Farmworker Jobs Program
ID: 359235Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$0 - $7M

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/359235
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) for Program Year 2025. This grant opportunity is specifically aimed at current NFJP grantees for Career Services and Training grants, with a total estimated funding of approximately $90 million allocated to support programs that provide essential career and housing services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Eligible applicants must submit their applications electronically via Grants.gov by July 3, 2025, to ensure timely processing, and can reach out to the grantor at NFJP.OGM@dol.gov for further inquiries. The program anticipates awarding around 51 grants, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $7,031,866.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NFJP.OGM@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    TEGL-ETA-PY25-AC.pdf
    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor provides guidance via Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 13-24 for grantees participating in the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) to apply for funds for Program Year 2025. This includes instructions for submitting necessary documents for Career Services and Training grants, as well as Housing Services grants, to secure federal funding. Grantees must submit applications through Grants.gov within 30 days of the publication date to avoid funding delays. The total funding allocated is approximately $90 million for Career Services and Training and over $6 million for Housing Services, with specific amounts designated for each state. The guidance outlines the administrative procedures required for the application process, including the need for separate applications for different grant types, specific documentation, and formatting guidelines. Grantees interested in Youth Services Grants must also adhere to separate submission requirements. The document emphasizes the importance of precise and timely applications to ensure the receipt of allocated resources and outlines penalties for late submissions. Overall, this advisory serves to facilitate the execution of programs aimed at supporting migrant and seasonal farmworkers through effective career and housing services.
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