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Find similar grantsRESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative Grant Posted Discretionary The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative Employment and Training Administration AI Analysis Solicitation Details Details Grant Documents ( 2 ) Documents ( 2 ) Grant Opportunity Analysis The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering the Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative, which provides $81 million in grants to support workforce readiness and employment for ex-offenders.
This initiative aims to train individuals across three target populations—youth (ages 15-17), young adults (ages 18-24), and adults (25 and older)—for high-demand jobs in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding, with a focus on reducing recidivism and enhancing skilled labor.
Eligible applicants include state and tribal governments, as well as national and regional intermediary organizations, and applications are due by April 15, 2026, with awards ranging from $1 million to $5. 1 million. Interested parties can reach out to Alexander Heron at RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.
gov for further inquiries. Additional Eligibility Information See the funding opportunity for specific eligibility requirements. National or Regional Intermediaries can be nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, that have a national or regional scope.
For the purposes of this FOA, institutions of higher education are not considered National or Regional Intermediaries. Intermediaries must, in their proposal, identify sub-grantees across three or more non-contiguous metropolitan areas or rural regions. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations.
Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.
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pdf The U.S. Department of Labor's RESTART Initiative offers $81 million in grants, with 20 awards ranging from $1M to $5. 1M, to provide workforce readiness and employment for ex-offenders. The program targets youth (15-17), young adults (18-24), and adults (25+) through training in high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing and IT, with a focus on reducing recidivism and increasing skilled workers.
Eligible applicants include state, tribal, and national/regional intermediary organizations. Applications are due by April 15, 2026, and must include a project narrative, budget, and commitments from required partners. The initiative prioritizes partnerships with criminal justice systems and employers in specific industries, with bonus points for shipbuilding-related training and Registered Apprenticeship sponsors.
RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17. pdf The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced the "Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative," a grant program offering $81 million for 20 awards ranging from $1M to $5. 1M.
The initiative aims to provide workforce readiness skills and employment for ex-offenders (youth, young adults, and adults) in high-need sectors like shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and AI-related industries. Applications are due April 15, 2026, with an expected performance start date of July 1, 2026, lasting 42 months. Eligible applicants include state and tribal governments, and national/regional intermediaries.
The program emphasizes partnerships, evidence-based strategies, WIOA co-enrollment, and specific performance outcomes related to employment, education, credential attainment, and recidivism reduction. Funding can cover participant wages, stipends, incentives (up to 5%), and supportive services (up to 15%).
Related Grant Opportunities View Documents Access 2 attachments posted Original Opportunity Posted Feb 25, 2026 deadline Application Deadline Apr 15, 2026 Est. Total Program Funding $81,000,000 Agency Employment and Training Administration ( DOL-ETA ) Funding Category Employment, Labor and Training Email RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: National or regional intermediary organizations serving youth and young adults; states, territories, and tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
RESTART (Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training) Grants 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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