OpportunityTitle: America&#8217;s Promise Job Driven Grant Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: To be eligible for consideration, the lead applicant in the regional workforce partnership must represent one of the following types of entities: a) the workforce investment system; b) education and training providers, including community and technical colleges and systems; and c) business-related nonprofit organizations, an organization functioning as a workforce intermediary for the express purpose of serving the needs of an industry, or a regional or industry association.  Applications that do not include a lead applicant that meets the eligibility requirements of one of the three types of entities mentioned above will be considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.
Description: The purpose of America&#8217;s Promise grant program is to strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers to expand an economic region&#8217;s middle- to high-skilled workforce within one or more prioritized industry sector(s), thereby creating economic opportunities for America&#8217;s workforce to gain the necessary skills to fill in-demand jobs and increasing the long-term competitiveness of an economic region. To help achieve this goal, the grant will provide individuals the opportunity to get high-quality, tuition free education and training that leads to in-demand and industry-recognized credentials and degrees. A fundamental goal of America&#8217;s Promise is to accelerate the development of new and the expansion of existing 21st century regional workforce partnerships with business and industry leaders committed to providing a pipeline of skilled workers in a specific industry sector(s). These partnerships will bring together industry leaders with senior level leadership from workforce and economic development, secondary and post-secondary education, elected officials, and other important community stakeholders. To keep pace with the rapid shifts we are seeing in today&#8217;s economy, we encourage these partnerships to leverage data and technology to increase communication between employers, workforce and training providers, and job seekers.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: ferro.ariam@dol.gov
GrantorContactText: Ariam Ferro &lt;br/&gt;Grants Management Specialists &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time.