Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 13 01
Apply for SGA DFA PY 13 01
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth CareerConnect Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.274 Youthbuild.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 17, 2014 and posted on Nov 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is January 27, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible lead applicants, who will serve as the fiscal agent, for grants under this solicitation must be a public or non profit local workforce entity, a local education agency, or a non profit entity with program model experience as defined in Section III.A.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth CareerConnect Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), using funds authorized under the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA). Roughly $100 million was made available nationwide to support programs that better prepare high school students for careers in industries where U.S. employers have been relying heavily on H-1B visas to fill skilled positions. In practical terms, the grant aimed to strengthen the pipeline of U.S.-educated talent for high-demand occupations by helping students build both strong academics and job-ready technical skills before they graduate.
At the center of the program was the expectation that grantees would deliver education and training models that blend rigorous academic instruction with career and technical education tied to specific in-demand industries and occupations. The intent was not simply general career exploration, but structured pathways aligned to real labor-market needs, particularly those connected to H-1B hiring trends. Because a significant share of H-1B visa usage has historically been in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, the Department of Labor indicated that, assuming strong proposals, many awards were expected to support STEM-focused education and training strategies.
The program set clear outcome-oriented goals for participating students. By the end of the program, students were expected to have gained meaningful academic and occupational skills, completed the program, and graduated from high school. After graduation, the desired next steps were described as "positive placements," including unsubsidized employment, enrollment in postsecondary education, entry into longer-term occupational skills training, or participation in a Registered Apprenticeship. Where feasible within the program timeframe and the chosen occupation, participants were also expected to earn an industry-recognized credential in an H-1B-related industry or occupation in addition to receiving a high school diploma. Another key design feature was acceleration into postsecondary success through the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit toward a degree or a credit-bearing certificate issued by an institution of higher education.
Eligibility and program structure requirements emphasized partnerships rather than standalone applicants. Grants were required to be awarded to partnerships of private and public sector entities, with a lead applicant serving as the fiscal agent. The eligible lead applicants were limited to three categories: a public or nonprofit local workforce entity, a local education agency, or a nonprofit entity with "program model experience" as defined in the solicitation. This structure reflected the program's workforce-driven orientation and the expectation that schools, workforce systems, higher education, and employers would coordinate to create credible education-to-career pathways.
Financially, the solicitation anticipated about 40 awards, with individual grant amounts ranging from a floor of $2 million to a ceiling of $7 million. A cost-sharing requirement applied: applicants had to provide a 25 percent match of the grant award, consistent with the rules described in the announcement. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was Employment, Labor and Training. The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2013, and the application deadline was January 27, 2014, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The funding opportunity number was SGA-DFA-PY-13-01, and the listed CFDA number was 17.274 (Youthbuild), as reflected in the source record for the posting.
For administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement at the time, the contact listed was Ariam Ferro, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3968.
Youth CareerConnect Program (U.S. Department of Labor, ETA) - FAQs
What was the Youth CareerConnect Program?
The Youth CareerConnect Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It used funds authorized under the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) to support programs designed to better prepare high school students for careers in industries where U.S. employers have relied heavily on H-1B visas to fill skilled positions.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The grant aimed to strengthen the pipeline of U.S.-educated talent for high-demand occupations. The goal was to help high school students build strong academics and job-ready technical skills before graduation, with structured pathways aligned to real labor-market needs, especially those connected to H-1B hiring trends.
How did the program relate to H-1B visa usage?
The program focused on industries and occupations where employers have historically relied on H-1B visas for skilled positions. In practice, that meant prioritizing education and training models aligned to occupations tied to those H-1B-related labor market needs.
Was the program specifically focused on STEM?
The Department of Labor indicated that, assuming strong proposals, many awards were expected to support STEM-focused education and training strategies. This expectation was linked to the historically significant share of H-1B usage in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
What kind of education and training model was expected from grantees?
Grantees were expected to deliver models that blend rigorous academic instruction with career and technical education tied to specific in-demand industries and occupations. The intent was not general career exploration, but structured, outcome-oriented pathways aligned to labor-market demand.
Who were the intended participants or beneficiaries?
The program was designed to support high school students, with an emphasis on preparing them for high-demand careers by building academic and occupational skills before they graduate.
What student outcomes were expected by the end of the program?
By the end of the program, participating students were expected to have gained meaningful academic and occupational skills, completed the program, and graduated from high school.
What were the desired outcomes after students graduated from high school?
After graduation, the program sought "positive placements." These included unsubsidized employment, enrollment in postsecondary education, entry into longer-term occupational skills training, or participation in a Registered Apprenticeship.
Were students expected to earn credentials beyond a high school diploma?
Where feasible within the program timeframe and chosen occupation, participants were also expected to earn an industry-recognized credential in an H-1B-related industry or occupation, in addition to receiving a high school diploma.
Did the program support earning college credit while in high school?
Yes. A key design feature was acceleration into postsecondary success through the opportunity for students to earn postsecondary credit toward a degree or a credit-bearing certificate issued by an institution of higher education.
Could a single organization apply on its own?
No. Grants were required to be awarded to partnerships of private and public sector entities. The program emphasized coordinated efforts among systems such as education, workforce, higher education, and employers.
What role did the lead applicant play?
The partnership needed a lead applicant that served as the fiscal agent for the grant.
Who was eligible to be the lead applicant?
Eligible lead applicants were limited to three categories: (1) a public or nonprofit local workforce entity, (2) a local education agency, or (3) a nonprofit entity with "program model experience" as defined in the solicitation.
How many awards were expected, and what was the total funding?
Roughly $100 million was made available nationwide. The solicitation anticipated about 40 awards.
What was the expected grant award size?
Individual grant amounts were expected to range from $2 million (floor) to $7 million (ceiling).
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing requirement applied: applicants had to provide a 25 percent match of the grant award, consistent with the rules described in the announcement.
What was the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument was a grant. The activity category was Employment, Labor and Training.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2013. The application deadline was January 27, 2014, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What was the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The funding opportunity number was SGA-DFA-PY-13-01.
What CFDA number was listed for this opportunity?
The listed CFDA number in the source record for the posting was 17.274 (Youthbuild).
Who was the contact for administrative questions about the announcement?
The contact listed for administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement was Ariam Ferro, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3968.
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