Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Program Year 2025 Funds for the National Farmworker Jobs Program Housing
ID: 359237Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$0 - $587K

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/359237
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) Housing for Program Year 2025. Eligible applicants, specifically current NFJP Housing grantees, are required to submit necessary documentation electronically via Grants.gov to secure their share of the estimated total program funding of $6,586,000, which includes an award ceiling of $587,084 and a projected seven awards. This funding is crucial for providing essential housing services to farmworker communities, ensuring compliance with extensive guidelines and performance reporting protocols. Applications must be submitted by July 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and inquiries can be directed to NFJP.OGM@dol.gov for further assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NFJP.OGM@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    TEGL-ETA-PY25-MH.pdf
    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance for grantees of the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) regarding the submission of documents for Program Year (PY) 2025 funding. The guidance outlines the process for obtaining federal funds for Career Services, Training, and Housing Services grants, as well as the opportunity to apply for additional Youth Services grants. Grantees must submit specific documents via Grants.gov within 30 days to ensure timely allocation of $90,134,000 designated for Career Services and Training, alongside $6,591,000 for Housing Services. The document details application requirements, funding restrictions, and performance reporting protocols. Grantees are urged to adhere to extensive guidelines concerning funding allocations and spending limitations. The deadline for application submissions is critical to prevent delays in fund disbursement, and updates or modifications to plans must be communicated promptly. The ETA encourages early submission and emphasizes that incomplete applications will not be considered. Each grant has an established performance period, with updates communicated regularly to ensure compliance. The guidance reaffirms the federal commitment to supporting farmworker communities through structured funding and service delivery.
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