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Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. The REO program encompasses adult reentry and youth/young adult-focused grants designed to enhance workforce reintegration for individuals returning from incarceration or at risk of involvement in crime and violence.
Youth-focused grants aim to prevent school dropout, improve literacy and numeracy skills, increase employment rates for out-of-school youth, and mitigate criminal activity and recidivism among youth.
Services include career assistance, occupational skills training, work-based learning, mentoring, trauma-informed care, mental health and substance abuse support, and for youth, community violence intervention and preparation for post-secondary education.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible youth, young adult and adult applicants for REO grants vary depending on the solicitation. Generally, community-based organizations, school districts, state and local government juvenile justice agencies, tribal entities, and entities carrying out activities under WIOA (such as local Workforce Investment Boards or American Job Centers) are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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