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WIOA Indian and Native American Programs Employment and Training Grants (Adult and Youth)

This opportunity provides grant funding for employment and training services targeting Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations - Certain nonprofit organizations - Services Requested: - Employment and training services for adults and youth, including: - Academic, occupational, and literacy skill development - Work-based learning and apprenticeships - Entrepreneurial training - Supportive services (e.g., financial assistance for education and training) - Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP) for youth ages 14-24 - Funding Details: - Total funding: $76 million - Approximately 163 awards - Award range: $18,024 to $5,998,062 - Four-year grant cycle with annual awards - Minimum funding threshold for new entities - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must meet eligibility restrictions under WIOA Section 166 and 20 CFR Part 684 - Current grantees must reapply to continue funding - Focus on economic self-sufficiency and career mobility through demand-driven training and partnerships - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced, as this is a grant for service provision, not product procurement.

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 reapply to receive additional funding for Program Year 2026.

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