State of Alaska
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Alaska Workforce Investment Board
Online Public Notice
The State Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Request for Grant Applications for State Fiscal Year 2026
The Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) requests grant applications for training projects in priority industries under the State Training and Employment Program. STEP is funded by a percentage of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and is appropriated by the Alaska State Legislature.
The purpose of STEP is to enhance the quality and accessibility of in-state training and employment services for Alaska residents. In addition, STEP seeks to increase resident employment in industries where a high number of nonresidents are working, reduce future unemployment claims, and foster economic growth in all regions by meeting employer demand for a skilled workforce.
The attached Request for Grant Applications (RGA) includes additional detailed information regarding this solicitation.
A Microsoft Teams teleconferences will be held on Tuesday, February 18th to answer questions about the STEP program, this RGA, and the application process. Applications must be entered into the Grants Management System.
Q & A Teleconferences
Date: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Access via Microsoft Teams meeting
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+1 907-202-7104,,342581881# United States, Anchorage
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Phone conference ID: 342 581 881#
The deadline for submission of grant applications is Tuesday April 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Funding of STEP grant awards is limited by the availability of funds each fiscal year and subject to appropriation by the Alaska State Legislature.
Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Program Coordinator Sean Pierce, sean.pierce@alaska.gov, (907) 269-4551 or Grants Administrator, Max Micks, Max.Micks@alaska.gov, (907) 269-8173.
Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact Xavien Phillips at
(907) 269-4562 no later than ten days before the accommodation is needed.