Program Year 2024 National Farmworker Jobs Program Youth Grant Funding
ID: 357567Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357567
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration is offering funding through the Program Year 2024 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Youth Grant, aimed at enhancing workforce investment activities for migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFW) youth aged 14-24. Eligible applicants must have previously received an NFJP grant, be approved to serve MSFW youth, and not have received an NFJP Youth Grant in the past two years for the requested state service area. This grant opportunity, with a total funding amount of up to $925,200 and individual awards up to $300,000, is crucial for improving employment prospects and expanding access to workforce development resources for MSFW youth. Applications must be submitted electronically by January 5, 2025, and interested parties can direct inquiries to NFJP.OGM@dol.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NFJP.OGM@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ETA-NFJP-MY-TEGL-07-24.pdf
    The document outlines the availability of up to $925,200 in National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Youth Grants for eligible grantees. Interested Career Services and Training (CST) providers must apply by January 5, 2025. The funding is designated for youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), specifically for migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFW) youth aged 14-24. Eligible applicants must have received a prior NFJP grant, serve MSFW youth, and have not received youth funding in the past two years. The funds can be used to enhance workforce services, outreach, recruitment, and strategic partnerships. A complete application via Grants.gov is required, including the SF-424 form, budget details, and a project narrative describing the proposed activities and expected outcomes. Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded based on eligibility and responsiveness, with a performance period from January 1 to September 30, 2025. Fund recipients will need to submit financial and quarterly performance reports to track progress and outcomes. This financing opportunity reflects the federal government's commitment to improving the employment prospects of MSFW youth and expanding access to workforce development resources.
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