Office of Disability Employment Policy

Description

This Announcement solicits applications under funding opportunity Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth). This Announcement solicits applications for one cooperative agreement to manage and operate the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth, a youth policy development center (the Center). The purpose of the Center is to increase the capacity of national, state, and local workforce systems to improve transition and employment-related outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities (Y&YAD) ages 16-24, particularly those from historically underserved communities such as communities of color and LGBTQ+ communities. The Center will accomplish this by identifying and promoting the adoption of evidence-based policies and practices.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Andrea Hill
Hill.Andrea@dol.gov