Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B (WIOA) Youth Program Request for Grant Applications (RGA) for State Fiscal Year 2023

Public Notice

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Workforce Investment Board requests WIOA Youth program grant applications for projects that provide eligible youth ages 14-24 access to education, training, and support services. Services must lead to credential attainment, high school completion, and placement in employment or post-secondary education.

The WIOA Youth program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides the basic infrastructure for state youth workforce development projects in Alaska. The program provides opportunities for both in-school and out-of- school youth with significant barriers to employment and education; prioritizing services to out of school youth. Participants must meet specific barriers defined in the WIOA Youth Program Eligibility Policy 07- 502.2.

Non-profit or for-profit organizations, school districts, educators, industry trainers, employers, community services agencies, Alaska Native Organizations, and other organizations with the capacity to provide the services identified in the RGA are encouraged to apply.

The attached RGA includes additional detailed information regarding this solicitation.
Date of Issue: February 1, 2022
Deadline for submission of grant applications: March 14, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.

TA Session 1: February 9, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
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Conference Dial In: 907-202-7104
Conference ID: 714 310 534#

TA Session 2: March 1, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
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Conference Dial In: 907-202-7104
Conference ID: 356 306 189#

Applicants requiring assistance understanding requirements of the project, submittal process, or other information within this proposal, Technical Assistance (TA) is available in February and March during the proposal period. See details below:

Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Program Coordinator Shane Bannarbie, shane.bannarbie@alaska.gov , (907) 269-4551 or Grants Administrator, rut.ocasio-lopez@alaska.gov, (907) 269-3745.

Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact David Grosshuesch at
(907) 269-7327 no later than 5 days before the accommodation is needed.