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Grant Funding for Employment and Training Services for Indian and Native American Populations (WIOA Section 166, Program Year 2026)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is offering $76 million in competitive grant funding for employment and training services targeting Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status - Services Requested: - Employment and training services for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals - Includes academic, occupational, literacy, and entrepreneurial skill development - Work-based learning, apprenticeships, and supportive services - Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP) for youth ages 14-24 - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $76,000,000 - Approximately 163 awards - Individual awards range from $18,024 to $5,998,062 - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and minimum funding thresholds - Current grantees must reapply to continue funding - Adherence to federal regulations and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a grant for service delivery - Places of Performance: - Services delivered nationwide, with federal oversight from the U.S. Department of Labor 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 program held every four years under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166. Current recipients from the 2022 competition must apply under this announcement to receive additional funding.

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