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YouthBuild - FOA-ETA-24-36 (and FOA-ETA-24-53, FOA-ETA-26-38) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The YouthBuild program awards grants to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services that support education, occupational skills training, and employment services to opportunity youth, ages 16 to 24, who are performing meaningful work and service to their communities.
It includes wrap-around services like mentoring, trauma-informed care, personal counseling, and employment, and emphasizes construction skills training, often with a 'Construction Plus' component for other in-demand industries.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible community-based nonprofits and public entities providing pre-apprenticeship services to opportunity youth (ages 16-24) who are neither in school nor employed. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 (per individual grant, for PY 2025-26). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
YouthBuild - FOA-ETA-24-36 (and FOA-ETA-24-53, FOA-ETA-26-38) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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