Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs – Assistance to Unique Populations in Alaska and Hawaii
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings
- 17.265 -- Native American Employment and Training
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $497,000 in grant funds authorized by Section 166(k) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Indian and Native American Employment and Training Program – Assistance to Unique Populations in Alaska and Hawaii.
This program is intended to support entities with demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and implementing employment and training programs for the unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii. This...
funding opportunity will focus on developing programs designed to strengthen learning opportunities for Native Hawaiian and/or Alaska Native youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 to develop the skills needed to be prepared for jobs in high-growth, in-demand occupations and industries.
The base period of performance is 12 months with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2017. Grant awards will be made for an initial base period of one year, with up to two additional option years contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory progress towards achieving the goals and objectives of the grant. This performance period includes all necessary implementation and start-up activities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
Public/State Controlled or Private Institution of Higher Education
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization
Nonprofit Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) Status
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
A consortium of eligible entities which meets the legal requirements for a consortium described in 20 C.F.R. 684.200 (a) and (e).
Among eligible applicants listed above, the applicant agency or organization must serve unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii and also demonstrate experience and expertise in developing and implementing job training programs and workforce development activities to serve such populations.
Grantor contact information
Description
Marc Purvis
Grants Management Specialist
Purvis.Marc@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FOA-ETA-17-04.pdf | FOA-ETA-17-04 | Mar 9, 2017 06:23 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: May 7, 2017
Award
$497,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$248,500
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ETA-17-04
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 9, 2017
Archive date:
May 7, 2017
