# YouthBuild 2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-eta-26-38-youthbuild-2025/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361057

> Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 57 awards worth $98.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-ETA-26-38 |
| Agency | Employment and Training Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 57 |
| Total funding | $98.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.274 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization"s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

## What the grant funds

Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@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.

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-ETA-26-38 still open?

No. It closed on March 2, 2026.

### Who can apply for YouthBuild 2025?

Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for YouthBuild 2025?

Closed March 2, 2026. 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 $2.0 million each. About $98.0 million in total across about 57 awards.

### Who has won YouthBuild grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Social Enterprise & Training Center Inc, Countycorp, Knoxville Leadership Foundation. The program made 347 awards worth $444 million in that time.