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"The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative is sponsored by Employment and Training Administration. Supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and employment attainment for ex-offenders across youth, young adults, and adults, focusing on high-need American jobs.
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Opportunity Listing - The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17.
270 -- Reentry Employment Opportunities Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov RESTART supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and the attainment of employment for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17 years old), young adults (ages 18-24 years old), and adults (ages 25 years old and above).
Funds will be awarded to eligible entities to develop programs to train ex-offenders for high-need American jobs and assist them in being productive contributors to the U.S. economy. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Alexander Heron at RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol. gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.
gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) 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. Grantor contact information RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol. gov RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.
gov RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol. gov File name Description Last updated RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17. pdf RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17.
pdf Feb 25, 2026 04:32 PM UTC Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8. 17. 23.
pdf Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8. 17. 23.
pdf Feb 25, 2026 04:33 PM UTC FOA-ETA-26-17_RESTART_Amendment_1. pdf FOA-ETA-26-17 RESTART Amendment 1. pdf Mar 18, 2026 08:25 PM UTC FOA-ETA-26-17_RESTART_Amendment_2.
pdf FOA-ETA-26-17 RESTART Amendment 2. pdf Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,100,000 - $10,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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.
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative is funded by Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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