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The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative - FOA-ETA-26-17 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
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.
Priority consideration is given to applicants emphasizing shipbuilding and partnering with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, state governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and others. National or Regional Intermediaries (nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status) are eligible, but institutions of higher education are not considered National or Regional Intermediaries for this FOA. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,100,000 (for national/regional intermediaries serving youth and young adults) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative - FOA-ETA-26-17 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). RESTART supports workforce readiness skills and employment for ex-offenders across three age groups: youth (15-17), young adults (18-24), and adults (25 and above).