YouthBuild 2025
ClosedEmployment and Training Administration
Description
Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than 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
- Others
Contact
Khanh Tran<br/>YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov
YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov
- PostedDec 23, 2025
- ClosesMar 2, 2026
- Award floor$1,000,000
- Award ceiling$2,000,000
- Program funding$98,000,000
- Expected awards57
- CFDA17.274
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