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INAP Employment and Training Grants for Indian and Native American Communities (Program Year 2026)

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is offering $76 million in competitive grant funding for the Indian and Native American Program (INAP) Employment and Training Grants for Program Year 2026. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, including Alaska Native-controlled and Native Hawaiian-controlled organizations - Indian-controlled organizations serving Indian and Native Americans (INAs) - Tribal Colleges and Universities - Consortia of eligible entities - State-recognized tribal organizations - Services Requested: - Employment and training services for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals, including youth - Academic, occupational, literacy, and entrepreneurial skill development - Work-based learning, apprenticeships, and supportive services - Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP) for youth ages 14 to 24, including summer and year-round employment and training - Notable Requirements: - Grants are awarded every four years, with annual renewals for three subsequent years based on funding and performance - Minimum funding threshold for new entities - Eligibility and program requirements defined by federal statutes and regulations - Approximately 163 awards anticipated, ranging from $18,024 to $5,998,062 - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a grant for employment and training services, not product procurement - Place of Performance and Administration: - Nationwide, with a focus on Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities - Administered from the U.S. Department of Labor Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Description

The Indian and Native American Program (INAP) provides grant funding to eligible entities to support employment and training activities for Indian and Native Americans across the United States. The grants assist eligible individuals, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, with employment services, financial assistance for education and training, and other supportive services to achieve economic self-sufficiency. This funding opportunity is a competitive grant awarded every four years under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166. Current recipients from the 2022 competition must reapply to receive additional funding for Program Year 2026.

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