The Department of Labor is offering the YouthBuild Grant Program to help youth aged 16-24 who are high school dropouts, adjudicated, aging out of foster care, disabled, homeless, or disconnected from society. This grant aims to address housing, education, employment, leadership, and energy efficiency needs in low-income communities. By combining project-based learning, skills training, and academic support, YouthBuild prepares disadvantaged youth for careers. Grantees may also receive funding for training in other industries, known as the ‘Construction Plus’ component. YouthBuild programs are mandated partners of One-Stop Career Centers, enhancing access to eligible applicants, local employers, and workforce information for program improvement.
Opportunity ID: 292310
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-17-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouthBuild |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 80 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.274 — YouthBuild |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for these grants are public or private non-profit agencies. These organizations include rural, urban, or Native American agencies that have previously served disadvantaged youth in a YouthBuild or other similar program. These agencies or organizations may include, but are not limited to:• a community-based organization; • a faith-based organization;• an entity carrying out activities under the WIOA, such as a Local Workforce Development Board;• a community action agency; • a state or local housing development agency;• an Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving Native Americans (including those living on reservations), Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives; • a community development corporation; • a state or local youth service or conservation corps; • any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a federal program; or• an entity in an area designated as a Promise Zone or member of a Promise Zone collaboration, if applicable. For more information on about Promise Zones go to http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/economicdevelopment/programs/pz Grantees who received funding from the FY 2016 YouthBuild competition [FOA-ETA-16-10] are funded through mid-February 2020, and these grantees (based on their unique Employer Identification Numbers) are not eligible to participate in this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | YouthBuild is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, and other disconnected youth populations. The YouthBuild program simultaneously addresses several core issues important to low-income communities: affordable housing, education, employment, leadership development, and energy efficiency. The YouthBuild model balances project-based academic learning and occupational skills training to prepare disadvantaged youth for career placement. The academic component assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skill development in obtaining a high school diploma or state high school equivalency credential. The occupational skills training component prepares at-risk youth to gain placement into career pathways and/or further education or training, and also supports the goal of increasing affordable housing within communities by teaching youth construction skills learned by building or significantly renovating homes for sale or rent to low-income families or transitional housing for homeless families or individuals. Additionally, grantees that have been previously funded by the Department may include occupational skills training in other in-demand industries in addition to construction skills training. This expansion into additional in-demand industries is the “Construction Plus” component. Under WIOA, DOL is emphasizing YouthBuild programs’ role as required partners of the One-Stop Career Centers. All YouthBuild programs must adhere to the requirements of being a One-Stop partner. Partnering with One-Stop Career Centers provides an opportunity for YouthBuild grantees to increase the number of eligible applicants, have greater access to local employers, and develop the ability to directly access information regarding changes to local workforce needs and respond with program changes accordingly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Lessmeier
Grants Management Specialist lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov Email:lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment to the FOA revises language in Section V. | Apr 28, 2017 | |
| Apr 28, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-17-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouthBuild |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 80 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.274 — YouthBuild |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for these grants are public or private non-profit agencies. These organizations include rural, urban, or Native American agencies that have previously served disadvantaged youth in a YouthBuild or other similar program. These agencies or organizations may include, but are not limited to:• a community-based organization; • a faith-based organization;• an entity carrying out activities under the WIOA, such as a Local Workforce Development Board;• a community action agency; • a state or local housing development agency;• an Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving Native Americans (including those living on reservations), Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives; • a community development corporation; • a state or local youth service or conservation corps; • any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a federal program; or• an entity in an area designated as a Promise Zone or member of a Promise Zone collaboration, if applicable. For more information on about Promise Zones go to http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/economicdevelopment/programs/pz Grantees who received funding from the FY 2016 YouthBuild competition [FOA-ETA-16-10] are funded through mid-February 2020, and these grantees (based on their unique Employer Identification Numbers) are not eligible to participate in this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | YouthBuild is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, and other disconnected youth populations. The YouthBuild program simultaneously addresses several core issues important to low-income communities: affordable housing, education, employment, leadership development, and energy efficiency. The YouthBuild model balances project-based academic learning and occupational skills training to prepare disadvantaged youth for career placement. The academic component assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skill development in obtaining a high school diploma or state high school equivalency credential. The occupational skills training component prepares at-risk youth to gain placement into career pathways and/or further education or training, and also supports the goal of increasing affordable housing within communities by teaching youth construction skills learned by building or significantly renovating homes for sale or rent to low-income families or transitional housing for homeless families or individuals. Additionally, grantees that have been previously funded by the Department may include occupational skills training in other in-demand industries in addition to construction skills training. This expansion into additional in-demand industries is the “Construction Plus” component. Under WIOA, DOL is emphasizing YouthBuild programs’ role as required partners of the One-Stop Career Centers. All YouthBuild programs must adhere to the requirements of being a One-Stop partner. Partnering with One-Stop Career Centers provides an opportunity for YouthBuild grantees to increase the number of eligible applicants, have greater access to local employers, and develop the ability to directly access information regarding changes to local workforce needs and respond with program changes accordingly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Lessmeier
Grants Management Specialist lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov Email:lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-17-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouthBuild |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 80 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.274 — YouthBuild |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for these grants are public or private non-profit agencies. These organizations include rural, urban, or Native American agencies that have previously served disadvantaged youth in a YouthBuild or other similar program. These agencies or organizations may include, but are not limited to: • a community-based organization; • a faith-based organization; • an entity carrying out activities under the WIOA, such as a Local Workforce Development Board; • a community action agency; • a state or local housing development agency; • an Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving Native Americans (including those living on reservations), Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives; • a community development corporation; • a state or local youth service or conservation corps; • any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a federal program; or • an entity in an area designated as a Promise Zone or member of a Promise Zone collaboration, if applicable. For more information on about Promise Zones go to http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/economicdevelopment/programs/pz Grantees who received funding from the FY 2016 YouthBuild competition [FOA-ETA-16-10] are funded through mid-February 2020, and these grantees (based on their unique Employer Identification Numbers) are not eligible to participate in this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | YouthBuild is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, and other disconnected youth populations. The YouthBuild program simultaneously addresses several core issues important to low-income communities: affordable housing, education, employment, leadership development, and energy efficiency. The YouthBuild model balances project-based academic learning and occupational skills training to prepare disadvantaged youth for career placement. The academic component assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skill development in obtaining a high school diploma or state high school equivalency credential. The occupational skills training component prepares at-risk youth to gain placement into career pathways and/or further education or training, and also supports the goal of increasing affordable housing within communities by teaching youth construction skills learned by building or significantly renovating homes for sale or rent to low-income families or transitional housing for homeless families or individuals. Additionally, grantees that have been previously funded by the Department may include occupational skills training in other in-demand industries in addition to construction skills training. This expansion into additional in-demand industries is the “Construction Plus” component. Under WIOA, DOL is emphasizing YouthBuild programs’ role as required partners of the One-Stop Career Centers. All YouthBuild programs must adhere to the requirements of being a One-Stop partner. Partnering with One-Stop Career Centers provides an opportunity for YouthBuild grantees to increase the number of eligible applicants, have greater access to local employers, and develop the ability to directly access information regarding changes to local workforce needs and respond with program changes accordingly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Lessmeier
Grants Management Specialist lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov Email:lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292310 Full Announcement-FOA-ETA-17-03 -> FOA-ETA-17-03.pdf
Folder 292310 Other Supporting Documents-FOA-ETA-17-03 Amendment One -> FOA-ETA-17-03 Amendment One.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Lessmeier Grants Management Specialist lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov Email: lessmeier.michael.j@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.274 | FOA-ETA-17-03 | YouthBuild | PKG00231287 | Mar 09, 2017 | May 09, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292310 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292310 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292310 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292310 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292310 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
292310 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292310 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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