FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge
The FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge grant aims to provide between $1 million to $8 million to 5-8 recipients to support regional workforce training systems that promote job placement and industry advancement in key technology areas, thereby enhancing the economic and national security of the United States.
EDAs mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness by preparing American regions, States, and Tribes for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through this Fiscal Year 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity (FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO), EDA will support regional workforce training systems in designing and implementing activities for established sectoral partnerships that place program participants in good jobs and advance industries in the federal key technology focus areas. $25 million will be awarded through this FY24 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO. EDA anticipates awarding approximately between 5-8 grantees with awards ranging from $1 million to $8 million. This NOFO aims to fortify the economic and national security of the United States and advance the competitiveness of the applicants region. Apply here: https://sfgrants.eda.gov/s/funding-program/a2jSJ0000000iDxYAI/fy-2024-good-jobs-challenge
Award Range
Not specified - $8,000,000
Total Program Funding
$25,000,000
Number of Awards
8
Matching Requirement
Yes - 20-50% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants for investment assistance include a(n): District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State , county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Under this FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO, EDA is not authorized to provide grants to individuals or to for-profit entities, and such requests will not be considered for funding.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
July 29, 2024
Application Closes
September 27, 2024
Grantor
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
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