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Good Jobs Challenge is sponsored by Women's Foundation of Alabama (sub-awardee of U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration). As a sub-awardee of the Good Jobs Challenge, the Women's Foundation of Alabama makes grants to organizations in central Alabama to provide job training and success coaching as part of the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, a healthcare workforce training program.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:EDA-HDQ-FY2024GJC Funding Opportunity Title:FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation:Workforce Development Expected Number of Awards:8 Assistance Listings:11.
307 -- Economic Adjustment Assistance Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jul 29, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 27, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 27, 2024 Archive Date:Oct 27, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 25,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligible applicants for investment assistance include a(n): • District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); • Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; • State , county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; • Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or • Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
Under this FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO, EDA is not authorized to provide grants to individuals or to for-profit entities, and such requests will not be considered for funding.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Economic Development Administration Description:EDA’s mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness by preparing American regions, States, and Tribes for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
Through this Fiscal Year 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity (FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO), EDA will support regional workforce training systems in designing and implementing activities for established sectoral partnerships that place program participants in good jobs and advance industries in the federal key technology focus areas. $25 million will be awarded through this FY24 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO.
EDA anticipates awarding approximately between 5-8 grantees with awards ranging from $1 million to $8 million. This NOFO aims to fortify the economic and national security of the United States and advance the competitiveness of the applicant’s region. Apply here: https://sfgrants.
eda. gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000000iDxYAI/fy-2024-good-jobs-challenge Link to Additional Information:Addition Program Information and Application Resources Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GoodJobsChallenge@eda. gov Apply here: https://sfgrants.
eda. gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000000iDxYAI/fy-2024-good-jobs-challenge
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in central Alabama providing job training and success coaching, particularly those related to healthcare workforce development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Good Jobs Challenge is funded by Women's Foundation of Alabama (sub-awardee of U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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