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  • EDA Tech Hubs Phases I and II

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    Administration announces Phase I designations, phase II Notice of Funding Opportunity. Earlier this week the Biden-Harris Administration announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the United States. Funded by the CHIPS and Science Act and overseen by Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, the Hubs are part of an economic development initiatives to drive regional innovation…

  • Career Connect Program Builder Funding Is Open

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    Round 12 is due December 1st and will focus on Career Launch programs. Career Connect Washington and Washington State’s Employment Security Department have announced $1,500,000 in funding for qualified entities capable of building or expanding Career Launch programs. The announcement states that, “the primary focus for this RFP will be on Career Launch” with remaining funds…

  • Apprenticeship Building America Round 2 (WA)

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    Career Connect Washington announces round 2 of funding for Registered Apprenticeships and Recognized Pre-apprenticeships. Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD) and Career Connect Washington have announced round 2 of funding for Apprenticeship Building America (ABA), a grant from the Department of Labor that seeks highly qualified entities in Washington State capable of creating, expanding or enhancing…

  • FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition

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    Due November 27th, $50 million is available for projects that support sustainable aviation fuels.  With resources from the Inflation Reduction Act, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the FAST Grant Program, Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition. Projects must support sustainable aviation fuels and low-emission aviation technologies in line with the goals of the United States…

  • USAID Somalia Accelerated Education Activity

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    Due November 13th, one $40 million award is available to increase access to quality accelerated basic education. USAID’s new activity in Somalia will increase opportunities for out-of-school children to develop literacy and numeracy skills. The Notice of Funding Opportunity says the activity will, “improve learning outcomes for children and youth, strengthen community involvement in and…

  • Rundown: Strengthening Community Colleges Webcast

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    Recent DOL webcast highlights equity and evaluation priorities for grants due November 14th.  It’s always helpful to hear representatives from DOL speak about their grant opportunities, and the recent Strengthening Community Colleges webcast provided some small insights into what is important in grant applications, what themes they returned to and what details we may have…

  • National Apprenticeship Week Begins November 13th

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    Events across the country will showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship The 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off November 13th with a day dedicated to youth apprenticeship. Each day that week focuses on a different aspect of Registered Apprenticeship, with days for emerging industries, serving the underserved, women in apprenticeship and finishing…

  • EPA Water Infrastructure Workforce Grants Out Now

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    Due November 17th, grants will create a pipeline (ahem) of skilled and diverse water utility workers. “As utilities make critical investments in infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater utilities should also invest in the development of a strong local workforce to strengthen communities and ensure a strong pipeline of skilled and diverse workers for today and…

  • Cybersecurity Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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    U.S. Department of State is funding a cybersecurity training program for people with disabilities. The grant opportunity, due October 27th and funded at $250,000 will, “afford individuals with disabilities the opportunity to receive training that would result in a meaningful career” while meeting the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The grantee selected by the U.S.…

  • Career Skills Training Grants From DOE

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    The Department of Energy will fund $8.3 million in workforce projects with applications due November 27th A new workforce training opportunity from the Department of Energy, Career Skills Training grants, will pay for the Federal share of Career Skills Training Programs. Students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training to obtain industry-related certifications to install…

  • Preparing a Climate-Ready Workforce

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    With dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act, NOAA is getting into workforce development.

  • Funding Updates from Career Connect Washington

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    Program Builder and Apprenticeship Building America funding opportunities open October 16th

  • Documenting Perkins Rural Eligibility

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    Perkins Innovation and Modernization grants are a critical funding source for high schools to expand implementation of career-connected programs.

  • NSF Announces Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education Grants

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    What does innovation in STEM education look like at the two-year college level? With total funding of $10 million for up to 20 awards, the National Science Foundation has put out a call for innovation in two-year college STEM education due December 13th.  Open to two-year colleges of higher education, NSF is focusing on institutions…

  • EDA Recompete Phase 1 Closes October 5th

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    $200 Million available for applicants who receive approval of a phase 1 Recompete Plan Phase 1 applications for the Economic Development Administration’s Recompete funding opportunity close October 5th. WIth funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, grants will help, “alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation in eligible areas.” …

  • DOL Clarifies Allowable Use of Funds for Outreach Activities

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    New TEGL demonstrates the flexible uses of both formula and competetive grant funds to conduct outreach On Wednesday USDOL released TEGL 03-23, clarifying the allowable uses of funds for outreach activities for federal formula and competetive grant awards and providing examples of effective and equitable outreach strategies. The Allowable Outreach Activities section gets at the…