Federal Employment Labor and Training Grants

This program will allow award recipients to undertake projects to assist marginalized and underserved women workers who have been impacted by gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the world of work, which includes activities that occur in the course of, linked with, or arising out of work. Grant recipients will undertake projects to prevent and respond to GBVH, which is pervasive across industries and deeply impacts the safety and economic security of women workers and survivors. Survivors of GBVH often suffer the loss of other employment rights and benefits. Grant recipients will address GBVH in the world of work by building awareness, connecting women to federal and state workplace rights and benefits, and implementing worker and survivor-driven strategies to shift workplace norms. Selected awardees will work to reach women workers and survivors with a particular focus on underserved and marginalized women workers who are disproportionately impacted by GBVH, including but not limited to women of color, women with disabilities, justice system-impacted women, individuals who identify as LGBTQI+, marginalized workers in women-dominated sectors, ethnic minorities, immigrants, workers with limited English proficiency and workers experiencing substance abuse issues, homelessness, or chronic poverty. The grants will support organizations in their efforts to address GBVH in the world of work, which must include activities that:Build awareness through the dissemination of information and educational materials that are worker and survivor-centered;Implement worker and survivor-driven strategies that mitigate workplace risks and prevent workplace GBVH;Connect women workers to services, benefits, and/or legal assistance as needed, reasonable, and/or available; andFacilitate and encourage women workers and survivors to become focal points in their own communities through train-the-trainer, guided conversations, leadership circles or other activities.Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to Porter.Sharon.D@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public during the forecast period until the FOA is open for applications. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular announcement.

This program provides funding to organizations that host events offering essential services to veterans facing or at risk of homelessness, helping them reintegrate into the workforce.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve labor conditions in Mexico's key trade sectors, ensuring fair practices that benefit American workers and businesses.

This funding opportunity supports the development of community partnerships to create cybersecurity training programs that address local workforce needs and prepare job-ready candidates in the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help underserved youth aged 14-21 develop workforce skills and access good job pathways through partnerships with schools and community programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public housing authorities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations to hire service coordinators who help residents of public and Indian housing communities access resources for economic and housing self-sufficiency.

Change 2 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 06-23 conveys the remaining balance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 WOTC funding allotments for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) based on appropriated funding. Questions regarding this funding opportunity may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene (Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov).

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create a national center to improve education and training outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in postsecondary settings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and wastewater systems through training and technical assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote healthy relationships and marriage education for adults, with a focus on enhancing family stability and economic well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement workforce development initiatives that enhance professional skills and employability for individuals in Djibouti, fostering economic self-reliance and strengthening ties with the United States.

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and organizations to develop training and support initiatives that encourage individuals, including students and veterans, to pursue careers in aviation maintenance.

FOA Modification 000001: The purposes of this modfication are to: 1. Extend the Letter of Intent submission deadline on FOA page 1; 2. Revise the Letter of Intent submission process in FOA Section V.C; and 3. Increase the resume page limit in FOA Section V.D.iii. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Competitive Grant Program: The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants, also known as the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) Program, seeks to accomplish three goals: (1) reduce the cost of training contractor employees by providing workforce development tools for contractors, their employees, and individuals including, but not limited to, subsidizing available training, testing certifications, and licenses for high-quality jobs; (2) provide testing and certifications of contractors trained and educated to install home energy efficiency and electrification technologies and deliver residential energy efficiency and electrification improvements; and (3) fund states to partner with nonprofit organizations to develop and implement a State sponsored workforce program that attracts and trains a diverse set of local workers to deliver the influx of new federally-funded energy efficiency and electrification programsincluding the IRA-funded Home Efficiency Rebates Program, Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (Home Energy Rebates Programs); and Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Credit. This program was established by Section 50123 of the Inflation Reduction Act. For this competitive program, DOE is making up to $40 million in TREC funds available to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to complement the previously announced TREC formula funding. Topic Area Description Topic Area 1: Training Small Contractor Firms State Energy Offices may use topic area one funding to train and certify small contractor firms and their employees to deliver energy efficiency and electrification improvements. DOE will fund States to support existing small contractor firms through training and certifications so that the contractor firm employees can deliver energy efficiency and electrification improvements eligible for rebates under the Home Efficiency Rebates Program or the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. Topic Area 2: Innovative, Effective, and Equitable Workforce Development Programs State Energy Offices may use topic area two funding to implement innovative, effective, and equitable workforce development program models that deliver contractor training program curriculum. States can collaborate with nonprofit organizations to design/enhance and implement workforce development, training, certification, and employment programs that train, test, and certify underrepresented populations, new entrants to the workforce, youth ages 17-25, incumbent workers, displaced workers, and contractors to conduct home energy efficiency and electrification improvements under the Home Energy Rebates Programs. To view the full FOA Document and to register to apply for the FOA, go to Infrastructure eXCHANGE at https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov, the online application portal for the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP).

This funding provides financial support for workforce development and employment training services aimed at low-income Native American adults and youth across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist workforce systems in improving service delivery, promoting equity, and enhancing outcomes for underserved populations, including people of color and individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports research projects led by minority-serving institutions to improve the inclusion and independence of individuals with disabilities.

This funding is designed to assist state workforce agencies in improving access to essential labor market data and workforce information services, ultimately enhancing employment opportunities across the nation.

This federally funded program provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds complete their education and pursue postsecondary opportunities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit partnerships between industry and labor organizations to train individuals in energy efficiency technologies, helping them gain certifications and secure good jobs, particularly in underserved communities.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.