Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 08 07
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- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "YouthBuild Grants" 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 Oct 8, 2008 and posted on Oct 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2009 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is January 15, 2009. Applications must be successfully submitted at http://www.grants.gov no later than 115959 p.m. (Eastern Time) and then subsequently validated by Grants.gov. Application and submission information is explained in detail in Part IV of this SGA. DOL requires applicants to submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov, unless prior written approval for an exception is granted. Requests for exceptions to the electronic submission requirement is explained in detail in Part IV of this SGA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $47,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An organization is an eligible applicant for these grants if it is a public or private non profit agency or organization (including a consortium of such agencies or organizations with a designated lead applicant)
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Opportunity Summary:
The YouthBuild Grants opportunity is a discretionary, competitive grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), with approximately $47,000,000 available in total funding. The program is designed to support projects that help disadvantaged youth build a pathway to economic self-sufficiency by combining education, workforce preparation, and hands-on service activities. A central idea of YouthBuild is that young people gain job skills and credentials while also contributing something concrete to their communities, especially in low-income areas.
YouthBuild-funded projects focus on equipping participants with education and employment skills that align with occupations in high demand, along with clearer access to postsecondary education and training. In practice, this means programs are expected to help youth strengthen foundational skills, work toward recognized credentials or diplomas where appropriate, and develop job readiness in ways that lead to real employment opportunities. The opportunity also emphasizes meaningful work and community service, aiming to build leadership skills and a lasting commitment to community development among participants.
A distinctive feature of YouthBuild is its connection to housing and community improvement. Grantees are expected to harness the energy and talent of disadvantaged youth to help increase the supply of permanent affordable housing, including housing that benefits homeless individuals and low-income families. Through construction-related and community development activities, participants can learn practical, marketable skills while contributing to tangible neighborhood improvements. The broader goal is to help youth develop the leadership, learning habits, and high-demand occupational skills needed to compete in a modern economy.
Awards under this solicitation were expected to range from $700,000 to $1,100,000 per grant, and the program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations, including consortia of such organizations as long as there is a designated lead applicant. The funding falls under CFDA number 17.274 (YouthBuild) and is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training.
The funding opportunity number for this announcement is SGA DFA PY 08 07, titled "YouthBuild Grants." It was posted on October 8, 2008, and the application deadline was January 15, 2009. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time and then successfully validated by Grants.gov, unless the applicant received prior written approval for an exception to the electronic submission requirement. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Donna Kelly, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3934.
YouthBuild Grants (SGA DFA PY 08 07) - FAQs
What is the YouthBuild Grants opportunity?
YouthBuild Grants is a discretionary, competitive grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It supports projects that help disadvantaged youth build pathways to economic self-sufficiency by combining education, workforce preparation, and hands-on service activities.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
Is YouthBuild a competitive grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary, competitive grant program.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
Approximately $47,000,000 was available in total funding for this YouthBuild Grants opportunity.
What is the expected award size for individual grants?
Awards under this solicitation were expected to range from $700,000 to $1,100,000 per grant.
What is the main purpose of YouthBuild-funded projects?
YouthBuild-funded projects are designed to help disadvantaged youth gain education and employment skills, pursue credentials or diplomas where appropriate, and build job readiness leading to real employment opportunities and greater economic self-sufficiency.
What types of activities does YouthBuild emphasize?
The program emphasizes a combination of education, workforce preparation, and hands-on service activities. It also highlights meaningful work and community service intended to strengthen leadership skills and long-term commitment to community development.
How does the program connect to in-demand occupations?
Projects are expected to align participants education and employment skill development with occupations that are in high demand, while also improving access to postsecondary education and training.
Does YouthBuild involve credentials or diplomas?
Yes. Programs are expected to help youth strengthen foundational skills and work toward recognized credentials or diplomas where appropriate.
What is the community service component of YouthBuild?
A central idea of YouthBuild is that young people gain job skills and credentials while contributing something concrete to their communities, especially in low-income areas, through service and community improvement activities.
What is the housing and community improvement focus of YouthBuild?
A distinctive feature of YouthBuild is its connection to housing and community improvement. Grantees are expected to help increase the supply of permanent affordable housing, including housing benefiting homeless individuals and low-income families, through construction-related and community development activities.
Does YouthBuild focus on construction-related training?
Yes. Through construction-related and community development activities, participants can learn practical, marketable skills while contributing to tangible neighborhood improvements.
What is the broader goal of the YouthBuild program for participants?
The broader goal is to help youth develop leadership, learning habits, and high-demand occupational skills needed to compete in a modern economy, while strengthening ties to community development.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. This solicitation includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations. Consortia of such organizations may also apply, as long as there is a designated lead applicant.
Can a consortium apply, and is a lead applicant required?
Yes. Consortia of eligible organizations can apply, but they must designate a lead applicant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 17.274 (YouthBuild).
How is this funding categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is SGA DFA PY 08 07, and the title is "YouthBuild Grants."
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 8, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 15, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time and then successfully validated by Grants.gov.
What does it mean that the application had to be validated by Grants.gov?
In addition to submitting by the deadline, the application needed to be successfully validated by Grants.gov (as stated in the announcement) in order to meet the submission requirement.
Were there any exceptions to electronic submission?
Yes. An exception could be made if the applicant received prior written approval for an exception to the electronic submission requirement.
Who was the listed contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Donna Kelly, Grants Management Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the contact listed in the announcement?
The phone number provided was 202-693-3934.
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