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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 U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration). This initiative supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and employment for justice-involved individuals.
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The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative | U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity Health Plans and Benefits Registered Apprenticeship International Labor Issues Retirement Plans, Benefits and Savings Spanish-Language Resources Workplace Safety and Health Youth & Young Worker Employment Office of the Secretary (OSEC) Administrative Review Board (ARB) Benefits Review Board (BRB) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Office of the Solicitor (SOL) Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOMBD) Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Meet the Secretary of Labor Budget, Performance and Planning Economic Data from the Department of Labor The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, territorial, and tribal governments; national or regional nonprofit intermediary organizations; higher education institutions encouraged as partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,100,000. 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 U.S. Department of Labor (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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BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ). Supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations in providing education and employment programs for adults and youth leaving prison and jail, aiming to improve academic and vocational programs and expand workforce development to reduce recidivism.
BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This program supports projects designed to improve reentry education, workforce training, job readiness, employment, and long-term outcomes for adults and youth leaving correctional systems. It focuses on enhancing academic and vocational/trade programs, expanding workforce development, and creating career pathways from incarceration to sustainable employment.
Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes Grants is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This program supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for adults and youth leaving prison and jail. The goal is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to adults and youth in prisons and jails and expand workforce development and career pathways that result in improved job readiness, employment attainment, and retention, thereby improving employment prospects and reducing recidivism.
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