FOA-ETA-22-03: Growth Opportunities
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Employment and Training Administration notices from 2022.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $4.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 22 awards worth $85.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 9, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Total funding$85.0 million
- Expected awards22
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 7, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 10, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
ETA is interested in receiving additional applications from Intermediary Organizations to make additional award selections for Round Two. Therefore, this FOA is hereby amended to extend the closing date for receipt of Intermediary Organization applications until 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 10, 2023. Only Intermediary Organization applications will be accepted during this extended open period. See Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Reentry Employment Opportunities awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (57% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
ETA is interested in receiving additional applications from Intermediary Organizations to make additional award selections for Round Two. Therefore, this FOA is hereby amended to extend the closing date for receipt of Intermediary Organization applications until 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 10, 2023. Only Intermediary Organization applications will be accepted during this extended open period. Through the Growth Opportunities grant program, the Department will introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences. These grants focus on youth and young adults most impacted by community violence, particularly in areas of concentrated crime and poverty as well as communities that have recently experienced significant unrest. This program contributes to the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence and other violent crime, in part, with preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime and support public safety and community well-being. The goals of the grant are to: help youth and young adults to increase their conflict resolution skills and develop strategies to prevent and avoid violence; introduce and prepare youth for the world of work; help youth identify career interests, attain relevant skills and gain work experience; and provide income to youth, to start them on the path of earning living wages and obtaining high quality jobs and careers.
Who has won Reentry Employment Opportunities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Reentry Employment Opportunities (17.270) awarded $578 million across 196 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries International, Inc. | Maryland | 4 | $17.5 million |
| Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. | Pennsylvania | 4 | $16.5 million |
| State of Kansas Department of Commerce | Kansas | 4 | $13.1 million |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | District of Columbia | 3 | $13.1 million |
| Midwest Urban Strategies Inc | Wisconsin | 3 | $13.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FOA-ETA-22-03 still open?
No. It closed on March 10, 2023.
Who can apply for Growth Opportunities?
Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Growth Opportunities?
Closed March 10, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.0 million each. About $85.0 million in total across about 22 awards.
Who has won Reentry Employment Opportunities grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc., State of Kansas Department of Commerce. The program made 196 awards worth $578 million in that time.
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