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

State Fiscal Year 2024

Public Notice

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, AlaskaWorkforce 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 otherorganizations with the capacity to provide the services identified in the RGA are encouraged to apply. 

Please review the attached RGA to apply in response tothis solicitation.  
    Date of Issue:  February 1, 2023
    Deadline for submission of grant applications: March17, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. 

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

TA Session 1: February 10, 2023

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

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TA Session 2: February 24, 2023

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

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Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Program Coordinator Shane Bannarbie, shane.bannarbie@alaska.gov , (907) 269-4551 and Grants Administrator, jonathan.thompson@alaska.gov, (907) 269-4660. 

Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact Shane Bannarbie at

(907) 269-4551 no later than 5 days before the accommodation is needed.