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YouthBuild 2025

Employment and Training Administration
Currently Open As of Jan 8, 2026
Application Opens Dec 23, 2025
Deadline Mar 2, 2026
Geography Not specified
Eligible Applicants
County governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsState governmentsCity or township governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Overview

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 [email protected]. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

Funding Information

Award Range: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000

Total estimated funding: $98,000,000 for approximately 57 awards

Eligibility Requirements

  • 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.
  • Cost sharing or matching funds required

Contact Information

Contact: Employment and Training Administration

Email:

Phone: 202-693-2606

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: www.grants.gov
Last Verified: Jan 8, 2026, 5:28 PM
Important: Always verify current details directly on the official grant website before applying.