FOA-ETA-24-06: Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5
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 2024.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $5.1 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 15, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.1 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Total funding$40.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 15, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Reentry Employment Opportunities awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $5.1 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
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5. Across both rounds of funding, we expect availability of approximately $85,000,000 to fund approximately 28 grants. The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work and put them on a path to more equitable career opportunities, through placement into paid work experiences. In addition to paid work experiences, the program encompasses occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to GO_FOA-ETA-24-06@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
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-24-06 still open?
No. It closed on October 15, 2024.
Who can apply for Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5?
Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5?
Closed October 15, 2024. 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 $5.1 million each. About $40.0 million in total across about 12 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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