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"Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The REO program provides discretionary grants to improve workforce outcomes for youth and young adults involved in the criminal justice system or at risk of involvement. It also funds programs assisting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated adults with community transition and workforce reentry.
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Reentry Employment Opportunities | U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Foreign Labor Certification Indians and Native Americans Layoffs and Rapid Response National Dislocated Worker Grants Trade Adjustment Assistance Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) POLICY AND DIRECTIVES Back Advisories and Directives Recovery-Ready Workplace Resource Hub Freedom of Information Act Office of Foreign Labor Certification Office of Grants Management Office of Unemployment Insurance (1-877-S-2JOBS) Reentry Employment Opportunities The Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program provides funding, authorized as Research and Evaluation under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, for justice-involved youth and young adults and adults who were formerly incarcerated.
Our goal is to develop strategies and partnerships that facilitate the implementation of successful programs at the state and local levels that will improve the workforce outcomes for this population.
These projects are designed to test the effectiveness of successful models and practices found in community and faith-based environments and other government systems that have not been tested for their adaptability in the public workforce system. For REO Resources and events, visit: https://reo. workforcegps.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State government agencies, Indian/Native American tribal organizations, local governments, nonprofits, workforce boards, and more. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was January 1, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). 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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