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YouthBuild Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) – Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program awards grants to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to disadvantaged and low-income youth (ages 16-24).
Programs must offer construction training and may include 'Construction Plus' for other in-demand industries like advanced manufacturing and IT.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit agencies, including rural, urban, or Native American agencies that have experience serving disadvantaged youth in a YouthBuild or similar program. Organizations operating YouthBuild programs must develop meaningful partnerships, collaborations, and relationships with other agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $700,000 to $1.5 million (Awards range from $700,000 to $1.5 million and require non-federal matching funds of at least 25% (Tribal entities may be exempt from this requirement).). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
YouthBuild 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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