employment_labor_and_training · DOL-ETA
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative
Employment and Training Administration · FOA-ETA-26-17
Award Range
$1.0M – $5.1M
Total Program Funding
$81.0M
Expected Awards
20
Deadline
April 15, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative. 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... $1,000,000-$5,100,000 per award; $81,000,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Nonprofits (501c3) (+1 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •See the funding opportunity for specific eligibility requirements
- •Deadline: 2026-04-15
💡 GrantQuick Tip
High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.
Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17.pdf
RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17.pdf
Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf
Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf
FOA-ETA-26-17 RESTART Amendment 1.pdf
FOA-ETA-26-17_RESTART_Amendment_1.pdf
FOA-ETA-26-17 RESTART Amendment 2.pdf
FOA-ETA-26-17_RESTART_Amendment_2.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $1.0M
- Maximum Award
- $5.1M
- Total Program Funding
- $81.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 20
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Agency Contact
Alexander Heron RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.gov
RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.govReady to apply?
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