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Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative

Federal Funding Agency:

Department of Labor

Applicant Eligibility:

Government: State governments, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofit: Other Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3), Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous/Other

Due Date:

April 15, 2026

Funding Amount:

$1,000,000 to $5,100,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

RESTART supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and the attainment of employment for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17 years old), young adults (ages 18-24 years old), and adults (ages 25 years old and above). Funds will be awarded to eligible entities to develop programs to train ex-offenders for high-need American jobs and assist them in being productive contributors to the U.S. economy.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

See the funding opportunity for specific eligibility requirements. National or Regional Intermediaries can be nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, that have a national or regional scope. For the purposes of this FOA, institutions of higher education are not considered National or Regional Intermediaries. Intermediaries must, in their proposal, identify sub-grantees across three or more non-contiguous metropolitan areas or rural regions. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity.