Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
New Solicitations for Grant Applications
Employment and Training Administration Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grants
On April 5, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $1,800,000 in grant funds to award six consortia made up of a community-based organization (CBO), a Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) and a registered apprenticeship program (RAP) sponsor. Each consortium will conduct innovative projects to improve outreach, recruitment, hiring, training, employment, and retention of women in apprenticeships in the nontraditional occupations
- Issue Date: April 5, 2012
- Closing Date: May 21, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Training Grant Program (New Targeted Topic Training)
On April 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $1,200,000 in grant funds to provide training and education programs for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace, and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. Nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply.
- Issue Date: April 4, 2012
- Closing Date: May 17, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Veterans Employment and Training Service Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) Grants
On March 29, the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), U.S. Department of Labor's announced the availability of approximately $15 million through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to provide job-training services to help homeless veterans succeed in civilian careers. Grantees will provide homeless veterans with occupational, classroom and on-the-job training, as well as job search and placement assistance, including follow-up services. Non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply. The department anticipates awarding at least 50 grants to serve approximately 9,000 veterans.
- Issue Date: March 29, 2012
- Closing Date: May 28, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Grants Serving Adult and Youth Ex-Offenders through Strategies Targeted to Characteristics Common to Female Ex-Offenders
On March 22, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $12 million in grant funds to award approximately eight grants to serve adult and youth ex- offenders pre- and post-release. Services to be funded will be targeted to female ex-offenders, but must also be open to eligible male ex-offenders. Non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
- Issue Date: March 22, 2012
- Closing Date: May 4, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Grants Serving Juvenile Offenders in High-Poverty, High-Crime Communities
On March 15, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $20 million in grant funds to award four grants to serve juvenile offenders, ages 14 and above, in high-poverty, high-crime communities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the long-term labor market prospects of these youth. DOL will require grantees to competitively select local sub-grantees to operate the program in a minimum of three high-poverty, high-crime communities in at least two states.
- Issue Date: March 15, 2012
- Closing Date: May 1, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs
On March 15, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor's announced the availability of $47,561,938 in adult funding and $12,365,295 in Supplemental Youth program funding to grantees designated to provide employment and training services to Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians under section 166 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for Program Year (PY) 2012 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013).
- Issue Date: March 15, 2012
- Closing Date: April 18, 2012
- Read the Full Announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Senior Community Service Employment Program Grants
On March 8, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of approximately $346 million in grant funds under the Senior Community Service Employment Program to provide employment services for unemployed, low-income individuals ages 55 and above. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
- Issue Date: March 8, 2012
- Closing Date: May 10, 2012
- Read the full announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration YouthBuild Grants
On March 7, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of approximately $75 million in grant funds under the YouthBuild program to support projects that provide education, construction skills training, training in other industries, and affordable housing development for eligible youth ages 16 to 24. Eligible organizations include faith-based and community organizations.
- Issue Date: March 7, 2012
- Closing Date: May 8, 2012
- Read the full announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Program
On February 24, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of up to $500 million in grant funds under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Program. The Department intends to fund multi-year grants to eligible institutions of higher education to develop new education and career training program strategies or to replicate existing evidence-based design, development, and/or delivery strategies for such programs. While faith-based and community organizations are not eligible applicants, they could be included in an application as a partner.
- Issue Date: February 24, 2012
- Closing Date: April 24, 2012
- Read the full announcement (PDF)
Employment and Training Administration Young Adult Ex-Offender Grants
On February 16, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of approximately $30 million in grant funds under the Serving Young Adult Ex-Offenders through Training and Service Learning program 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 grantee's geographic area to be served. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
- Issue Date: February 16, 2012
- Closing Date: April 17, 2012
- Read the full announcement (PDF)
Recent Grant Awards
Below is a list of recent grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships encourages faith-based and community-based organizations to connect with grantees in their local areas to ensure the most disadvantaged workers and job seekers are served by these grant programs. To find grantees in your city, county, or state visit the CFBNP community of practice community-based partnerships page.
Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation Fund
On December 22, 2011,the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of approximately $98.5 million in Workforce Innovation Fund grants. These funds support innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services that generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of outcomes for job seeker and employer customers and cost-effectiveness. Eligible applicants include Workforce Investment Boards and state and local workforce agencies. However, faith-based and community-based organizations are encouraged to participate as partners to these applicants.
Employment and Training Administration Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Adult Generation 5
On January 12, 2012, the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, announced the availability of approximately $20.6 million to serve adult ex-offenders returning to their communities. The Department expects to award approximately 17 grants of up to $1,212,000 each for 27-months, which includes up to three months for a planning phase and a minimum of 24 months of operation. Any non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status may apply for these grants to provide pre-release and post-release services to ex-offenders returning to high-poverty, high-crime communities. These services will include job training leading to credentials for in-demand industries, employment preparation, mentoring and assistance connecting to supportive services such as housing, and substance abuse programs and mental health treatment.
US Department of Labor awards $159 million in technical skills training grants under H-1B program
On October 4, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced $159,266,650 in grants to 36 public-private partnerships serving 20 states and the District of Columbia through the first round of funding under the H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant Competition. The grants will provide education, training and job placement assistance related to high-growth fields in which employers are currently using the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program to hire foreign workers, such as advanced manufacturing, energy, health care and information technology.
US Department of Labor awards $500 million in grants to community colleges
On September 26, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced nearly $500 million in grants to community colleges around the country for targeted training and workforce development to help economically dislocated workers who are changing careers. The grants support partnerships between community colleges and employers to develop programs that provide pathways to good jobs, including building instructional programs that meet specific industry needs.
Obama Administration awards $37 million under the Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
On September 22, 2011 the Obama Administration announced the winners of the $37 million Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge, a multi-agency initiative to support the advancement of 20 high-growth regional industry clusters. Investments from three federal agencies and technical assistance from 13 additional agencies will promote development in areas such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, aerospace and clean technology in rural and urban regions spanning 21 states. Projects are being driven by local communities that identified the economic strengths of their areas, with funding awarded to the best proposals.
US Department of Labor awards $10.7 million in Susan Harwood Safety Training Grants
On September 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $10.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 37 new and 32 returning recipients, including nonprofit and community/faith-based groups, business and trade associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, and colleges and universities. The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program supports in-person, hands-on training and educational programs for workers and employers in industries with high injury and fatality rates; workers who are young, have low literacy or limited English proficiency and/or are otherwise vulnerable; and small business employers.
US Department of Labor announces $5.4 million in job training grants to benefit homeless veterans
On August 5, the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced 23 grants totaling $5,436,148 under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to provide homeless veterans with job training aimed at helping them succeed in civilian careers. Grantees include faith-based and community organizations.
US Department of Labor announces $17 million in grants to prepare high-risk young adults in underserved communities for employment
On June 30th, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $17 million in grants to prepare high-risk young adults in underserved communities for employment. YouthBuild USA, based in Somerville, Mass., and the Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., each received $8.5 million. Both intermediaries will operate programs in multiple states and will competitively select community and faith-based organization sub-grantees as part of the program to help disadvantaged youth obtain high school diplomas, industry-recognized credentials, and jobs.
US Labor Department announces nearly $84 million for career training and housing assistance to migrant and seasonal farmworkers
On June 29th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $83,941,360 in grants through the National Farmworker Jobs Program to fight the chronic employment and underemployment experienced by migrant and seasonal farm workers who depend primarily on agricultural labor jobs. A total of $78,253,180 will go to 52 organizations nationwide to provide training, employment and support services for farmworkers and their families. An additional $5,688,600 will go to 16 organizations to provide temporary or permanent housing assistance.
US Labor Department provides $5.5 million in grants to mentor young parents
On June 27th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a total of $5.5 million in grants under the Young Parents Demonstration Program. The grants are being awarded to community and faith-based organizations to provide intensive mentoring services for low-income parents and expectant parents ages 16–24, as a supplement to educational and occupational skills training available through existing workforce development programs.
US Labor Department announces nearly $40 million for Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration programs
On June 23rd, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $39.7 million in grants to seven collaborations under the Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration. These grants will provide services for low-income non-custodial parents and ex-offenders to obtain skills and experience to succeed in the workplace. Each consortium, which include community and faith-based organizations, will enroll at least 1,000 participating during the course of the grant period. Half of the participants will receive program services and the other half will be assigned to a control group. Grantees will monitor outcomes of both groups in order to build a robust base of evidence for effective transitional jobs program models.
US Department of Labor announces $38 million in grants awarded through Green Jobs Innovation Fund
On June 22nd, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $38 million in grants under the Green Jobs Innovation Fund to six organizations that will serve workers in 19 states and the District of Columbia. These funds will help organizations with existing career training programs leverage Registered Apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship programs and community-based partnerships to build sustainable green career pathways. The grants will help employers, as well, by providing participants with the training they need for the industry-recognized credentials on which employers rely.
US Department of Labor announces $20 million in grants to support young people transitioning from justice facilities to the workforce
On June 21st, The U.S. Department of Labor announced $20 million in new grants to 15 organizations under the Civic Justice Corps program to support young people who are transitioning from justice facilities to the workforce. The grants will help young people involved in the juvenile justice system reconnect with their communities and find pathways to success through community service and educational opportunities. Grantees include nonprofits, community, and faith-based groups.
US Labor Department announces $48.7 million to fund re-employment, eligibility assessments for unemployment insurance in 37 states and D.C.
On June 20th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $48.7 million in funding for 37 states and the District of Columbia to implement re-employment and eligibility assessments for beneficiaries of unemployment insurance. Funding will help speed job seekers’ return to work and prevent improper payments. The in-person assessment includes an eligibility review, a provision of labor market information, the development of a re-employment plan for beneficiaries and referral to re-employment services or training, as appropriate. The funds will be used to conduct in-person assessments in One-Stop Career Centers.
US Department of Labor announces $11.7 million in grants to support, help ensure success of adult offenders returning to work
On June 1st, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $11.7 million in grants under the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders program to help support and ensure success of adult offenders. Grants were awarded to 10 community and faith-based organizations to provide training, employment and support services to former inmates returning to their communities after serving time in correctional facilities. The purpose of these grants is to provide an employment-centered approach to reintegration.
US Labor Department awards $75.8 million for 76 YouthBuild programs nationwide
On May 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $75.8 million for 76 YouthBuild programs nationwide including 36 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. YouthBuild is an alternative education program that offers individuals ages 16-24 training and practical experience for "in-demand" industry careers. The Labor Department has administered the YouthBuild program since 2006, awarding its first grants in 2007. In that time, more than 16,000 youth have been served by YouthBuild programs nationwide.
Office of Disability Employment Policy ‘Add Us In’ Grant Awards
On September 30, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $2.4 million as part of the “Add Us In” initiative. Grantees will create replicable models that can be used nationwide by employers to reach out to people with disabilities in their communities, build a national and local network of experts skilled in serving a diversity of individuals with disabilities, and improve employment opportunities and outcomes for diverse people with disabilities.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Capacity Building Grant Awards
On September 9, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $8 million in Susan Harwood Capacity Building Grants to 45 organizations, including nonprofit and community/faith-based worker centers, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, and colleges and universities. The grants will assist these organizations in providing safety and health training, and educational programs for workers and employers.
Employment and Training Administration Community-Based Job Training Grant Awards
On June 29, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $125 million in grants to 41 community colleges and organizations. This round is the fifth and final of Community-Based Job Training Grant awards. Awardees were chosen from among 323 applications received in response to a competition first announced on March 15. Of the full amount, nearly $74 million is dedicated to applicants that have never received a Community-Based Job Training Grant.
Employment and Training Administration On-The-Job Training Grant Awards
On June 25, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $75 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds for On-the-Job Training, National Emergency Grants to 41 states, the District of Columbia and three federally recognized Native American tribes. These resources will be used to help Americans get back to work, especially in geographic areas disproportionately impacted by the recession.
Employment and Training Administration National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant Awards
On June 24, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $78 million in grant funds through the National Farmworker Jobs Program. The program provides training and employment services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. It is authorized by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and is designed to counter the impact of chronic unemployment and underemployment experienced by migrant and seasonal farmworkers who depend primarily on agricultural labor jobs.
Employment and Training Administration Native American Employment Programs Grant Awards
On June 22, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $67 million in grant funds to 256 organizations through the Workforce Investment Act Indian and Native American Program. These grants will support job training and placement services for adults and at-risk youth.
Employment and Training Administration Young Adult Offenders Grant Program
On June 18, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded two national grants at $20 million in total to serve at-risk youth. The awards were issued to YouthBuild USA and the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps to support training opportunities for high school dropouts and young adult offenders (ages 18 to 24) nationwide. The two grantees will work in partnership with federal and state correctional agencies, local workforce investment boards and community-based service providers to offer a proven array of academic, employment and other re-entry-focused strategies designed to transform the lives of program participants.
Employment and Training Administration Senior Community Service Employment Program Grant Continuation Awards
On June 23, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $596 million in funds to continue support for 74 state, territory and national grantees of the Senior Community Service Employment Program for program year 2010. These funds will enable income and training support for 61,900 individuals ages 55 and older, who have low incomes or are unemployed. At least 75 percent of SCSEP funds will go to provide these individuals with part-time, paid community service-based job training program opportunities throughout the country.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program Grant Awards
One June 28, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $4 million in Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program grants designed to aid veterans "at risk" of homelessness. The 16 grants will serve more than 1,400 formerly incarcerated veterans in 13 states.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Grant Awards
On June 22, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded 97 grants, totaling more than $24 million, to provide approximately 14,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. The grants are being awarded under the U.S. Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program.
Grant Application Resources
New Grant Tools for Faith-based and Community Organizations
On March 4, 2010, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) launched an online suite of resources for grant applications. The new site guides potential applicants through the process of applying. The tools are especially helpful for small faith-based organizations faith-based and community organizations, and groups that have never submitted an application for a federal grant.
