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The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. E.T.
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $5,000,000 in funding for the Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant (DLWDG) Round 5, to include awards of up to $100,000 per project. The purpose of this grant is to enhance the digital literacy skills necessary for securing and maintaining jobs and careers offering family-sustaining wages, including job search capabilities and access to employment postings. To ensure equitable access to employment, it is necessary to increase digital literacy skills, particularly in communities in need. This funding will allow the department to meet a critical workforce barrier for individuals seeking employment.
The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. E.T.
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of $700,000 in PAsmart funding to support the development of new Registered Apprenticeship and/or Pre-Apprenticeship Programs specific to occupations in organic agriculture. For the purposes of this opportunity, the following occupations are prioritized:
organic inspectors, certified organic farmers, certified organic processors, and experienced labor on organic farms and in certified organic processing facilities. Applicants may request awards of up to $350,000 each.
The application deadline for this grant opportunity is Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. E.T.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of $2,800,000 in Reemployment funds for the Direct Care Worker Job Quality (DCWJQ) Grant. This competitive grant opportunity will be focused on working with agencies and employers to create better places to work and to identify the job quality metrics needed to affirm these goals are being achieved. Applicants may request awards of up to $600,000 each.
The application deadline for the Schools to Work – Round 4 Grant is Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. E.T.
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $3,500,000.00 in funding for the Schools-to-Work Program - Round 4 (STW4 Grant) to include awards of up to $250,000.00. L&I will continue the Schools-to-Work Program through the competitive award of grants to sponsors in partnership with schools in the Commonwealth to support the establishment or enhancement of a workforce development partnership between schools, employers, organizations, or associations to create employment and training pathways. This Notice of Grant Availability (NGA) seeks applications to support this statewide initiative.
The application deadline for the Pennsylvania VEP Grant passed on Friday, November 15, 2023.
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $800,000 in funding for the Veterans Employment Program (VEP) to include awards of up to $200,000. One grant will be awarded to the top-scoring applicant who proposes serving only Delaware County. The other awards will be awarded to service delivery areas across the Commonwealth based on availability of funds, competitive scoring, and priority. L&I has created this grant opportunity to assist veterans who have received a discharge other than dishonorable, members of the reserves and guard, and spouses of veterans and service members in securing employment that pays a living wage.
The application deadline for the Pennsylvania Industry Partnership Grant passed on Friday, September 29, 2023.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced the availability of up to $4 million in funding for Pennsylvania Industry Partnership Grant awards of up to $250,000 each that support IP initiatives across Pennsylvania.
The application deadline for Building and Supporting a Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program Grant passed on Friday, September 15, 2023.
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced the availability of up to $400,000 in funding for the Building and Supporting a Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Apprenticeship Program in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this Notice of Grant Availability (NGA) is to competitively award $400,000 to one Pennsylvania-based entity/individual to develop an apprenticeship template that will allow for the creation of teaching pathways.