Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ETA 17 03
The YouthBuild grant opportunity (FOA ETA 17 03) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CFDA 17.274) that supports community-based alternative education and workforce preparation for young people ages 16 to 24 who are disconnected from school and work. The program is designed for high school dropouts and other vulnerable youth populations, including adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, and similarly underserved young people. At its core, YouthBuild is meant to reconnect participants to education and employment while also delivering tangible community benefits, especially in low-income areas.
The program purpose is intentionally broad and community-focused. YouthBuild aims to address several challenges at the same time: improving educational attainment, strengthening job readiness and employment outcomes, expanding leadership development, supporting energy efficiency practices, and increasing the supply of affordable housing. The model is structured around a blend of hands-on, project-based learning and formal academic instruction, so participants are not just sitting in classrooms; they are learning in ways that connect directly to real work and real community needs.
YouthBuild operates through two major program components that run in parallel. First, the academic component helps participants work toward a high school diploma or a state-recognized high school equivalency credential. This is especially important because many eligible youth enter the program significantly behind in basic skills, and YouthBuild is intended to help them catch up and complete a recognized credential that improves long-term employability. Second, the occupational skills training component focuses on preparing participants for career placement and entry into career pathways, including options for further education or training after the program.
A defining feature of YouthBuild is that its job training is closely tied to community development, particularly affordable housing. Participants learn construction skills by building or substantially renovating homes that will be sold or rented to low-income families, or used as transitional housing for homeless individuals or families. This structure makes the training practical and marketable while also producing measurable community assets. The emphasis on energy efficiency also signals that grantees are expected to incorporate up-to-date practices that align with modern building standards and community sustainability goals.
For organizations that have previously received YouthBuild funding from the Department of Labor, the opportunity may also allow an expanded training model called "Construction Plus." Under Construction Plus, eligible returning grantees can offer occupational skills training in other in-demand industries in addition to construction. This reflects the reality that local labor market needs vary, and it allows experienced YouthBuild operators to diversify training options to better match regional employer demand.
The opportunity also highlights a required systems partnership expectation under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). YouthBuild programs are emphasized as required partners of the public workforce system, meaning they must operate as One-Stop partners (now commonly referred to as American Job Centers). This requirement is intended to strengthen connections between YouthBuild and the local workforce network, increasing participant recruitment pipelines, improving access to employers and job openings, and ensuring grantees can respond to shifts in local labor market needs by adjusting training and services accordingly.
From a funding standpoint, the announcement indicates an award ceiling of $1,100,000 per grant and an expected total of about 80 awards. The posting lists the opportunity as created on March 9, 2017, with an original application closing date of May 9, 2017. Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult the announcement's additional eligibility language for clarification on which organization types can apply.Apply for FOA ETA 17 03
- The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "YouthBuild" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.274.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 09, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 09, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 9, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round VI Apply for FOA ETA 17 01 Funding Number: FOA ETA 17 01 Agency: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $2,700,000 |
| Historic Preservation of the Chatham Manor Complex Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0031 Funding Number: NPS 17 NERO 0031 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $50,994 |
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| Youth Programs Cooridnator Internship at San Juan National Historical Park Apply for P17AS00185 Funding Number: P17AS00185 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $27,282 |
| Urban Archeology Corps Apply for P17AS00186 Funding Number: P17AS00186 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $40,000 |
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| PLC Provide Sustainable Improvement for Grandview Sandbar Campsites Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0037 Funding Number: NPS 17 NERO 0037 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $32,000 |
| Cultural Landscape Planning Resource Assistant Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0034 Funding Number: NPS 17 NERO 0034 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $27,159 |
| Creating Greater Economic Wealth through the Handicraft Value Chain in Tunisia Apply for NEAAC EMBASSYTUNIS 16 001 Funding Number: NEAAC EMBASSYTUNIS 16 001 Agency: Department of State, Assistance Coordination Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $1,280,000 |
| PLC ⿿ Address Maintenance Backlog in Landscapes Invasive Exotic Vegetation Control FY17 Apply for P17AS00160 Funding Number: P17AS00160 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $51,709 |
| Cultural Landscape Planning Resource Assistant Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0038 Funding Number: NPS 17 NERO 0038 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $22,833 |
| Supporting Tunisia’s Agribusiness Sector Apply for NEAAC EMBASSYTUNIS 16 002 Funding Number: NEAAC EMBASSYTUNIS 16 002 Agency: Department of State, Assistance Coordination Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| NCPE interns with Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Apply for P17AS00231 Funding Number: P17AS00231 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $66,231 |
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| Digital Interpretation/Education and Media Support Apply for P17AC00238 Funding Number: P17AC00238 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $34,700 |
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