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The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative

Employment and Training Administration · FOA-ETA-26-17

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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

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Alexander Heron at RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

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Who Can Apply

See the funding opportunity for specific eligibility requirements. National or Regional Intermediaries can be nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, that have a national or regional scope. For the purposes of this FOA, institutions of higher education are not considered National or Regional Intermediaries. Intermediaries must, in their proposal, identify sub-grantees across three or more non-contiguous metropolitan areas or rural regions. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

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

Posted: February 25, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 (0 days remaining)

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.gov

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View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov