Program Year 2024 National Farmworker Jobs Program Youth Grant Funding

The Program Year 2024 National Farmworker Jobs Program youth grant funding provides up to $925,200 to support eligible grantees in delivering youth workforce investment activities. This funding originates from Section 127 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which reserves funds for youth activities under Section 167 when appropriations exceed $925,000,000. For Program Year 2024, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth appropriation totaled $948,130,000, triggering the allocation of these funds. Eligible applicants for this funding are current National Farmworker Jobs Program career services and training grantees. This grant focuses on providing workforce training and services for youth ages 14 to 24 who are identified as eligible farmworkers. The program’s objectives include enhancing educational access, improving job readiness, and increasing economic self-sufficiency for youth through education, training, and employment opportunities. Funding can be used for a variety of program services, including career exploration, job readiness training, occupational skills training, academic support, and leadership development. Programs should emphasize pathways to higher education, credential attainment, and employment. Additionally, grantees must align their activities with local workforce systems to ensure coordination with partners and maximize resources. Applicants are expected to submit a detailed grant plan outlining their strategies for serving youth farmworkers, achieving program goals, and meeting performance outcomes. Required submissions include a project narrative, budget plan, and program performance measures. The grant period runs for a full program year, during which time grantees must track progress and provide performance reports as specified in the application guidelines. The application submission deadline and other program milestones are specified in the announcement. Applicants should ensure that all required documentation is complete and submitted by the stated deadline to be considered for funding. Further questions or technical assistance requests should be directed to the contacts provided in the funding opportunity announcement.