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"RESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
RESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
The RESTART initiative provides competitive grant funding to connect formerly incarcerated individuals and those with prior criminal justice involvement to training and employment pathways in skilled trades and other high-demand sectors. Priority is given to applicants focused on shipbuilding and those partnering with Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: National or regional intermediary organizations serving youth and young adults, and states, territories, and tribes. Eligible training services include pre-apprenticeships, work-based learning, AI and digital literacy training, credential attainment, and paid work experiences. 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.
RESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Initiative is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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