Program Year 2025 National Farmworker Jobs Program Youth Services Grants
ID: 359238Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration is offering the Program Year 2025 National Farmworker Jobs Program Youth Services Grants to support services for migrant and seasonal farmworker youth aged 14-24. Eligible applicants must have previously received an award under the National Farmworker Jobs Program and met specific enrollment goals, while the grants aim to enhance career services and training opportunities for this demographic. With an estimated total program funding of $925,200 and an award ceiling of $300,000, the agency anticipates awarding five grants. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by July 3, 2025, and can direct inquiries to NFJP.OGM@dol.gov for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance for National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) grantees regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Program Year 2025 funding. This advisory outlines application requirements for Career Services, Training, and Housing Services grants, which total approximately $96 million, with specific allocations for each state. Grantees must submit necessary documentation via Grants.gov within 30 days to secure funding. The document details the application process, including the need for separate submissions for Career Services and Housing Services, and provides guidelines for budget narratives and reporting. Eligible grantees can also apply for additional Youth Services Grants, targeting migrant and seasonal farmworker youth aged 14-24. All applications will be assessed based on performance metrics, and grant recipients are required to adhere to specific restrictions on administrative costs and funding distribution. The application process necessitates careful documentation, including financial reports and performance data submission. Overall, this guidance emphasizes structured compliance for successful fund allocation and service delivery under the NFJP for the upcoming program year.
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