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FY27 New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC) Continuation Name of Grant Program : FY27 New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC) Continuation Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2027 Announcement Date : April 28, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : May 7, 2026 at 10am Letter of Intent Deadline : May 6, 2026 by 12pm Application Deadline : May 22, 2026, by 12pm Funding Amount : $8,300,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: NJDOL Office of Youth Programs Division: Workforce Development Email Address: YouthPrograms@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The purpose of the NJYC program is to implement a statewide coordinated service system designed to help disconnected out-of-school youth in New Jersey, ages 16-25, without a high school diploma, reengage in educational, training and employment opportunities for a sustainable long-term career development.

NJYC will provide full-time, cohort-based education and service learning, individual counseling, and transition services designed to help Corpsmembers resolve barriers, obtain a High School Diploma (by way of equivalency exam) or other measurable skill gain, and transition to a qualified post-corps placement along an identified career pathway.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under this NGO : This is a continuation grant open ONLY to those organizations who received Youth Corps funding in FY2026 and have met both program and fiscal requirements.

Digital Literacy Training Name of Grant Program : Digital Literacy Training Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : June 9, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am Letter of Intent Deadline : Thursday, June 18, by 12pm Application Deadline : Thursday, July 2, 2026, by 12pm Funding Amount : $6,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Transitional Workforce Services Email Address: WFNJ@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The purpose of Digital Literacy Training is to create strategic partnerships with qualifying agencies to deliver digital skills training to the WorkFirst New Jersey population to overcome the digital divide and empower participants by improving skills with technology-based learning and resources.

View: Entire NGO , Budget Template , Letter of Interest New Jersey Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Name of Grant Program : New Jersey Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : May 22, 2026 Letter of Intent Deadline : Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 5pm Application Deadline : Monday, June 8, 2026, by 12pm Funding Amount : $1,560,030 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Accessibility Services (EAS) Email Address: Sharon.

Mystrena@dol. nj. gov Grant Overview : Grant funds will be awarded to successful applicants who were previously awarded NJCIE Pilot Program grant funds from the NJCIE Pilot Program launched in 2024.

Building on the success of the initial NJCIE Pilot launched in 2024, this next phase focuses on advancing participant outcomes and strengthening employer partnerships through more structured, outcome-driven service delivery models.

This Phase II opportunity supports community rehabilitation providers in refining and scaling strategies that connect career pathway development, industry-recognized credential attainment, and competitive integrated employment.

The program places an increased emphasis on measurable outcomes, including retention, wage progression, and long-term employment stability, while continuing to support the transition toward fully integrated employment opportunities statewide.

The purpose of the NJCIE program is to provide an opportunity for community rehabilitation providers to strengthen organizational capacity and pilot innovative employment and training services for people with disabilities that are intended to lead to competitive integrated employment.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO: Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) that are currently approved vendors through NJ DVRS and were previously awarded the grant funds from the NJCIE Pilot Program launched in 2024.

Woman and Minorities in Construction Trades Program – Round 2 Name of Grant Program : Woman and Minorities in Construction Trades Program – Round 2 Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : February 27, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10am Letter of Intent Deadline : Wednesday, April 8, by 12pm Application Deadline : Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by 12pm Funding Amount : $1,500,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: Jessica Richardson, NJBUILD & Special Initiatives Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Business Services Email Address: NJBuildPrograms@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program (WMIC) seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with an individual’s inability to invest in skills training and work readiness and connect minority group members and women to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry.

This grant program provides women and minority participants with training to prepare them for placement into Registered Apprenticeships or full-time, long-term employment in the construction industry or building and construction trades occupations and provides quality support services to ensure successful placement and retention in employment.

Funding from this grant announcement shall be used to support training in the building and construction trades, including clean energy and lead abatement occupations. Occupations within the construction industry including craft, administrative, support, or operational occupations are acceptable. This includes professional titles as well as skilled trades.

This targeted, competitive opportunity is designed to provide funding to eligible organizations to provide construction trades training, placement services and quality support services to women and/or minority participants in accordance with the NGO.

The following organizations are eligible to apply as the lead applicant: Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors; Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Public high schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations (including Community Based Organizations); Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

NOTE: Organizations awarded contracts from FY2026 Women and Minorities in Construction Round 1, or from FY26 Women and Minority Veterans grant program, are not eligible to apply . FY2026 WMIC R2 application is open to those eligible organizations that did not receive NJBUILD funding in FY2026 and to new applicants.

Job Opportunities for Building Success Name of Grant Program : Job Opportunities for Building Success Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : January 22, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : March 5, 2026 at 10am Letter of Intent Deadline : March 4, 2026, by 4pm Application Deadline : April 2, 2026, by 4pm Funding Amount : $6,000,000 Start and End Date : June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Transitional Workforce Services Email Address: jobs@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The purpose of Job Opportunities for Building Success is to provide services for Justice-impacted individuals whose workforce conditions have impeded their successful reentry into the community.

Name of Grant Program : Pathways to Recovery Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : January 22, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : March 6, 2026 at 10am Letter of Intent Deadline : March 5, 2026, by 4pm Application Deadline : April 2, 2026, by 4pm Funding Amount : $5,000,000 Start and End Date : June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Transitional Workforce Services Email Address: Pathways2Recovery@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The purpose of Pathways to Recovery is to provide training opportunities, career services, supportive services, and employment to individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic.

Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) – Round 2 Name of Grant Program : Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) – Round 2 Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : January 9, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : Thursday, February 19 or Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1pm: 2/19- FY26 GAINS R2 Technical Assistance Workshop Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1pm: 3/25- FY26 GAINS R2 Technical Assistance Workshop Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, April 10, by 12 pm Application Deadline : Friday, April 17, 2026, by 12 pm Funding Amount : $6,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Email Address: ApprenticeshipUnit@dol.

nj. gov The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials.

While this NGO describes fourteen (14) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognized by US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO: This competitive grant opportunity is open to the following entities who are developing new, or building upon existing Registered Apprenticeship programs: Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations; Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Program – Round 2 Name of Grant Program : Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Program – Round 2 Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : January 9, 2026 Technical Assistance Workshop : Thursday, January 22 or Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1pm: 1/22-FY26 PACE R2 Technical Assistance Workshop Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1pm: 2/18- FY26 PACE R2 Technical Assistance Workshop Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, March 6, by 12 pm Application Deadline : Friday, March 13, 2026, by 12 pm Funding Amount : $3,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Email Address: ApprenticeshipUnit@dol.

nj. gov Grant funds will be awarded to successful applicants responding to this competitive NGO. The purpose of the PACE Program is to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in Registered Apprenticeship programs.

These pre-apprenticeship programs have a documented partnership with at least one Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor that is committed to hiring from the pre-apprenticeship program within 18 months from the start of the contract period of performance, and together, they expand the participant's career pathway opportunities with industry-based training coupled with classroom instruction.

The program will drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Office of Apprenticeship seeks to encourage the growth of career pathway opportunities for people disconnected from employment, training, and education.

Within the workforce development system, pre-apprenticeships serve a critical role for people to acquire career-specific skills, advance work-readiness, and connect them to longer-term career opportunities.

This competitive grant opportunity is open to the following entities: Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors ; Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Public high schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations; Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

NOTE: Organizations awarded FY2026 Round 1 PACE contracts are not eligible to apply for FY2026 Round 2 PACE funding. Round 2 applications are open to those not funded in FY2026 Round 1 as well as new applicants.

FY26 Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Continuation Name of Grant Program : FY26 Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Continuation Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : January 7, 2026 - Revised 6/1/2026 Letter of Intent Deadline : January 20, 2026, by 12 pm - Revised N/A Application Deadline : February 4, 2026, by 12 pm - Revised 6/4/2026 Start Date and End Date of Grant Program : April 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 Funding Amount : $4,000,000 - Revised $8,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: NJDOL Office of Youth Programs Division: Workforce Development Email Address: YouthPrograms@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The FY 2026 Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) is being funded to provide in-school and out-of-school youth, ages 16-24, with valuable summer work experiences in order to help them successfully transition to the world of work. Only organizations meeting the eligible applicant criteria defined within the Notice of Grant Opportunity may apply.

Revised - Only eligible entities whose applications were awarded based on the January 7, 2026 NGO will be considered for additional funding and need not reapply.

Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Name of Grant Program : Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : October 30, 2025 Grant information Session : View a recording of the information session from November 12, 2025 Letter of Intent Deadline : November 20, 2025 by 11:59 pm Application Deadline : November 21, 2025, by 5 pm Funding Amount : $3,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Email Address: CAREgrant@dol.

nj. gov Grant Overview : The Cultivating Access, Rights, & Equity (CARE) Grant Program provides community-centered, culturally relevant, and language specific programming. CARE aims to reach workers who need increased access to their work rights, and employers who require information about their obligations and compliance.

The CARE grant program helps community organizations and agencies build capacity to share critical information on work rights and benefits with diverse employees and employers across industries.

Focus populations include low-wage workers, workers of color, immigrants, women, refugees, survivors of domestic/sexual violence, young workers, temporary workers, domestic workers, small and immigrant-owned businesses, and other employers that need helpful resources and assistance.

The CARE Grant Program seeks to establish collaborative relationships with trusted community-based organizations throughout the state who demonstrate capacity, experience, and a history of success providing outreach, education, technical assistance and/or support. Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities may apply.

Applicants can submit proposals as individual organizations or as a collaborative with a lead partner. Application is to be submitted in SAGE IGX. Access will be granted after submitting the Application Interest Form .

View the NGO for application components Submit an Application Interest form by November 20 at 11:59 pm. Subgrantee budgets should be completed using this spreadsheet , and uploaded to SAGE IGX. Information sessions: November 12, 2:30 – 4:00 pm ( registration required ) and November 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ( registration required ) .

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Name of Grant Program : Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : October 27, 2025 Technical Assistance Workshop : Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10am November 19, 2025 at 10am: https://bit.

ly/FY26_WMIC_NGO_TA_Workshop Letter of Intent Deadline : December 5, 2025 by 12pm Application Deadline : December 12, 2025, by 12pm Funding Amount : $2,500,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: Jessica Richardson, NJBUILD & Special Initiatives Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Business Services Email Address: NJBuildPrograms@dol. nj.

gov Purpose for Which Grant Funds Will Be Used : The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program (WMIC) seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with an individual’s inability to invest in skills training and work readiness and connect minority group members and women to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry.

This grant program provides women and minority participants with training to prepare them for placement into Registered Apprenticeships or full-time, long-term employment in the construction industry or building and construction trades occupations and provides quality support services to ensure successful placement and retention in employment.

Funding from this grant announcement shall be used to support training in the building and construction trades, including clean energy and lead abatement occupations. Occupations within the construction industry including craft, administrative, support, or operational occupations are acceptable. This includes professional titles as well as skilled trades.

This targeted, competitive opportunity is designed to provide funding to eligible organizations to provide construction trades training, placement services and quality support services to women and/or minority participants in accordance with the NGO.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors ; Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Public high schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations (including Community Based Organizations); Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

NOTE: Organizations awarded contracts from FY2025 Women and Minorities in Construction Round 1 are not eligible to apply. FY2026 WMIC application is open to those eligible organizations that did not receive NJBUILD funding in FY2025 and to new applicants.

Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) – Round 1 Name of Grant Program :Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) – Round 1 Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : September 29, 2025 Technical Assistance Workshop : Thursday, October 23, 2025 or Wednesday, November 12, 2025 October 23, 2025 at 1:00pm: https://bit. ly/4nj851m November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm: https://bit.

ly/426IgsG Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, November 21, 2025 by 12pm Application Deadline : Wednesday, November 26, 2025, by 12pm Funding Amount : $5,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Email Address: ApprenticeshipUnit@dol. nj.

gov Purpose for Which Grant Funds Will Be Used : The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials.

While this NGO describes fourteen (14) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognized by US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : This competitive grant opportunity is open to the following entities who are developing new, or building upon existing Registered Apprenticeship programs: Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations; Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW) Name of Grant Program :Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW) Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : September 29, 2025 Technical Assistance Workshop : Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1pm October 15, 2025 at 1pm: https://bit.

ly/FY26-YTTW-TA-October15 Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, October 31, 2025 by 12pm Application Deadline : Friday, November 7, 2025, by 12pm Funding Amount : $2,000,000 For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of Apprenticeship Email Address: ApprenticeshipUnit@dol. nj.

gov Purpose for Which Grant Funds Will Be Used : The mission of the YTTW program is to recruit, screen and facilitate effective transitions of high school juniors, seniors and out-of-school youth to high-skill, high-wage employment in labor demand occupations, with long-term career potential and opportunities for occupationally relevant lifelong learning, thereby motivating youth to greater success in secondary and post-secondary education.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : Only current FY2024 YTTW grant recipients are eligible to apply for FY2026 funding and must be one of the following : Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors ; Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public high schools within New Jersey; Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations; Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) Name of Grant Program : The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : September 22, 2025 Application Deadline : Tuesday, October 28, 2025, by 3 p. m. Funding Amount : $1,500,000.

00 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: Ms. Gerri Brosh, CPM, MA Division: Workforce - Office of Customized Training Telephone Number: 609 -376-5415 Email Address: gerri. brosh@dol. nj.

gov Start Date and End Date of Grant Program : January 2026 - January 2028 Funding Amount : $1,500,000. 00 Purpose for Which Grant Funds Will Be Used : The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) grant funds are provided to support technological research and the innovation ecosystem in New Jersey and to encourage Ph. D.

candidates and graduates to continue their research in fellowship with New Jersey’s science and technology companies. The fellowship grant will be authorized on the availability of funding and according to the discretion of the NJDOL's commissioner.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : The Fellowships may be provided to New Jersey’s science and technology entities of large businesses, employing more than 25 people, and small businesses, employing from two to 24 people. The IRFP grants will be authorized on the availability of funding and according to the discretion of the NJDOL's commissioner.

Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) Name of Grant Program : Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Announcement Date : Monday, September 22, 2025 Application Deadline : Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by 3 p. m. Funding Amount : $3,000,000.

00 For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: Ms. Gerri Brosh, CPM, MA Division: Workforce - Office of Customized Training Telephone Number: 609-376-5415 Email Address: joan. evans@dol. nj.

gov Start Date and End Date of Grant Program : January 2026 - January 2027 Purpose for Which Funds Will Be Used : The purpose of the Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) training program is to assist displaced/dislocated workers in securing employment by providing occupational training in industry sectors recognized and driven by employers' needs.

The goal of the OPG training program is to re-connect training participants with gainful employment that offers them a sustainable wage.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : Service providers of employment and training services are eligible to apply, including but not limited to: New Jersey’s Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) who engage external “third-party” training providers (Workforce Development Board applicants who apply as a service provider should adhere to WIOA guidance).

Post-secondary educational institutions , ETPL Registered Training Providers who are approved by NJDOL or Private Career Schools that are approved by NJDOL NOTICE OF CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY (NCO) Announcement Date : September 15, 2025 Mandatory Technical Assistance Workshop : September 17, 2025 at 3pm Application Deadline : September 22, 2025 For Technical Assistance Contact : The DVRS Business Outreach Team via email at NJDVRSBOT@dol. nj.

gov Please e-mail questions you would like addressed to NJDVRSBOT@dol. nj. gov by September 16, 2025.

Name of Contract Program : Adult Paid Internship Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Purpose of This Contract Program : The purpose of this contract program is to provide Paid Internships beginning October 1, 2025, and will conclude no later than September 30, 2026, to individuals with disabilities ages 18 and over who are: Officially separated or graduated from secondary education program Considered “Work Ready” by DVRS assessment and/or by DVRS counselor Have completed SSA Benefits Counseling (for SSA Benefits Recipients) Seeking competitive integrated employment The objective of this program is to provide DVRS consumers with opportunities to gain real work experience, develop the skills needed to be successful in their chosen field, gain industry insight, develop networking opportunities, increase employability, gain mentorship opportunities, and build confidence by demonstrating their ability to thrive in a professional environment.

Through this contract, NJDVRS is seeking providers who will serve as the “Employer of Record” for the consumers participating in the internship. It is expected that the “Employer of Record” will provide brief “onboarding” at the start of the internship as well as attend a staffing meeting upon conclusion of the internship.

Other responsibilities of the Employer of Record include the following: Distribute funds to the DVR Consumer/Employee in accordance with the payroll schedule Maintain Worker’s Compensation Insurance for the DVR Consumer/Employee Withhold all applicable taxes and deposit all taxes withheld to the appropriate taxing authority Resolve paycheck issues that may arise with the DVR Consumer/Employee Assist with any background checks if needed by the employer/ internship provider The paid internships will be at least 10 hours per week and up to $25.

66 per hour based on prevailing wage for occupation. Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NCO : Eligible applicants must be organizations with the capacity to service people with disabilities.

Eligible applicants include: Private or public non-profit organizations Independent Living Centers (ILC) Faith-Based Organizations (FBO); and Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) New Jersey Builders’ Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program NOTICE OF GRANT OPPORTUNITY (NGO) Announcement Date : September 5, 2025 Technical Assistance Workshop : September 17, 2025 10am or September 25, 2025 10am Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10am: https://bit.

ly/FY26_WMVIC_TA_Workshop_1 Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10am: https://bit. ly/FY26_WMVIC_TA_Workshop-2 Letter of Intent Deadline : October 10, 2025 by 12pm Application Deadline : October 17, 2025 by 12pm For Technical Assistance Contact : Name: Jessica Richardson, NJBUILD & Special Initiatives Division: Office of Apprenticeship and Business Services Email Address: NJBuildPrograms@dol. nj.

gov Name of Grant Program : Woman and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program Fiscal Year of Grant Program : FY2026 Funding Amount : $1,500,000 Purpose for Which Funds will be Used : The Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program (WMVIC) seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with an individual’s inability to invest in skills training and work readiness and connect women veterans and/or minority veterans that are National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military members to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry.

This grant program provides women veterans and minority veterans with training to prepare them for placement in Registered Apprenticeship programs and/or full-time, long-term employment in construction industry or building and construction trades occupations and provides quality support services to ensure successful placement and retention in employment.

Funding from this grant announcement shall be used to support training in the construction and building trades. Any construction craft or administrative, support, or operational occupations are acceptable. This includes professional titles as well as skilled trades.

This targeted, competitive opportunity is designed to provide funding to eligible organizations to provide construction trades training, placement services and quality support services to women veterans and/or minority veterans in accordance with the NGO.

Entities That Can Apply for Funding Under This NGO : The following organizations are eligible to apply as the lead applicant: Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors ; Employer / Trade Associations; Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private ); New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA ); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Public high schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations (including Community Based Organizations ); Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; State, Local, County governments within New Jersey; Faith-based organizations; and Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

NOTE: Organizations awarded contracts from FY2025 Women and Minorities in Construction Round 1 are not eligible to apply. FY2026 WMVIC application is open to those eligible organizations that did not receive NJBUILD funding in FY2025 and to new applicants.

Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Program – Round 1 NOTICE OF GRANT OPPORTUNITY (NGO) Announcement Date : September 2, 2025 Technical Assistance Workshop : Wednesday, September 24, 2025 or Thursday, October 2, 2025 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1pm: https://bit. ly/FY26-PACE-TA-September24 Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1pm: https://bit.

ly/FY26-PACE-TA-October2 Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, October 24, 2025 by 12pm Application Deadline : Friday, October 31, 2025 by 12pm For Technical Assistance Contact : Division: Office of