This grant, offered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), provides around $30 million for Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Training and Service-Learning projects. Aimed at young adult offenders aged 18-21 involved in the juvenile justice system, the grant focuses on integrating community service with education and reflection to enhance learning, teach civic responsibility, and promote long-term civic engagement. Training opportunities leading to industry-recognized credentials are provided to support reintegration and skill development. Applications are accepted until April 17, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 144554
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SGA-DFA-PY-11-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Serving Young Adult Ex-Offenders through Training and Service-Learning |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 17.270 — Reintegration of Ex-Offenders |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Any non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status, unit of state or local government, or any Indian and Native American entity eligible for grants under WIA Section 166 may apply for these grants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description:: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $30 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act for Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Training and Service-Learning grants to serve young adult offenders ages 18 through 21 who have been involved in the juvenile justice system from the age of 14 or above and have never been convicted as an adult under Federal or State law. Service-learning projects conducted through these grants must integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection that enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and encourage lifelong civic engagement. Training provided through these grants is expected to lead to credentials recognized by in demand industries in the grantees geographic area to be served. Through service-learning, returning offenders are offered the opportunity to reestablish community-based trust while enhancing their work-based skills and status in their communities. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 17.270 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00098010 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Denise Roach |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.270 | PKG00098010 | Feb 16, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 | View | Denise Roach | Organization Applicants |