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Grant for Reentry Education and Employment Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

This grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) supports organizations working to improve reentry outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) - Eligible Applicants: - State, local, and tribal governments - Community-based organizations - Program Focus: - Education and employment programs for individuals leaving jail and prison - Enhancement of academic and vocational/trade programs in correctional facilities - Expansion of workforce development and career pathways - Emphasis on job readiness, employment attainment, and retention - Alignment with local job markets and the digital economy - Leveraging technology to build marketable skills - Funding Details: - Maximum award amount: $900,000 - No cost sharing or matching requirement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for services and program development, not product procurement - Unique Requirements: - Programs must focus on developing marketable skills and leveraging technology - Services should be tailored to local workforce needs and support digital economy participation

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations in providing education and employment programs for individuals leaving jail and prison. The program aims to enhance academic and vocational/trade programs in prisons and jails and expand workforce development and career pathways to improve job readiness, employment attainment, and retention. Projects may focus on developing marketable skills, leveraging technology, and building capacity aligned with local job markets and the digital economy.

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