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"Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (Administered by the Employment and Training Administration). RESTART grants assist people reentering their communities after incarceration by helping them gain experience and secure employment in skilled trades and high-demand industries.
Training and employment services include pre-apprenticeships, work-based learning, AI and digital literacy training, and credential attainment.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, state governments, Native American tribal organizations, Native American tribal governments. Prioritizes applicants focused on shipbuilding and those partnering with Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (Administered by the Employment and Training Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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