YouthBuild 2025
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering competitive grants through the YouthBuild 2025 program, with a total funding amount of $98,000,000 available for approximately 57 awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 each. This initiative aims to support eligible public or private non-profit organizations and Tribal entities in providing pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to disadvantaged and low-income youth aged 16-24, with a strong emphasis on construction training and building affordable housing. Applicants must adhere to a 25% cost-sharing requirement, propose a 40-month performance period, and demonstrate robust program planning and employer engagement strategies. The application deadline is March 2, 2026, and interested parties can direct inquiries to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization"s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.