employment_labor_and_training · DOL-ETA

YouthBuild 2025

Employment and Training Administration · FOA-ETA-26-38

Closed

Award Range

$1.0M – $2.0M

Total Program Funding

$98.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 2, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

YouthBuild 2025. Employment and Training Administration. Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth.... $1,000,000-$2,000,000 per award; $98,000,000 total program funding; ~57 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, Other eligible entities, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Private universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+7 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See the Funding Opportunity, Section II
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-03-02

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@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.

Attachments

PDF

YouthBuild 2025 FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf

YouthBuild_2025_FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf

PDF

Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf

Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf

Who Can Apply

See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. 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

Special District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)Private Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsIndependent School DistrictsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $2.0M
Total Program Funding: $98.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 57
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: December 23, 2025

Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Agency Contact

Khanh Tran YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov

YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov

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